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Overview |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 9,140 students)
TROY vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Augusta University?
- Troy University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Augusta University than Troy University ($22,270.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Augusta University ($13,187 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 31.6% lower than costs at Augusta University ($7,599 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Troy University (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Troy University ($8,995 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 1 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
TROY vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or Augusta University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Augusta University and TROY.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $23,900 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $39,400)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/