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Overview |
Auburn | UO | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 86% |
Admission |
Auburn | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1140/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UO | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 23,163 students)
Auburn vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UO?
- University of Oregon is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at UO than Auburn University ($39,158.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Auburn ($22,077 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oregon are 2.4% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,640 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than Auburn University (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($9,791 vs. $9,767)
Auburn vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 99 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UO? 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 UO and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is the same as at University of Oregon (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $5,100 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($21,101 vs. $21,500)
- UO graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/