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UNCW Tennessee Florida State Clemson ECU Alabama WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UofSC NC State UNC Charlotte Georgia| Auburn University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | ASU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 47% |
Admission |
Auburn | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Auburn | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | ASU | ||
| 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 ASU based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 20,436 students)
Auburn vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or ASU?
- Auburn University is 145% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Auburn than Appalachian State University ($31,176.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Auburn ($13,084 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 29.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,582 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Appalachian State University (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,791 vs. $7,443)
Auburn vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 61 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at ASU (3.96)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or ASU? 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 ASU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Appalachian State University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $12,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/