Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Auburn | JU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Auburn | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $43,520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Auburn | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Auburn | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Auburn | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $233 |
Diversity |
Auburn | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Auburn | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 3,837 students)
Auburn vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 318.8% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at JU than Auburn University ($43,520.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than JU ($25,271 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 6.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($14,998 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Auburn University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 226.7% larger than aid received Auburn University ($31,988 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Auburn .
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or JU? 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 JU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Jacksonville University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $700 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $1,121 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,621)
- Auburn graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/