Auburn vs. Lipscomb

Auburn University and Lipscomb University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Auburn University
Lipscomb University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Auburn (45.9% admitted vs 67.7%). Typical SAT 1330 vs 1270.
  • Cheaper after aid: Auburn. Average net price is $25,242 vs $27,695 at Lipscomb.
  • Graduation: Auburn 66% vs Lipscomb 63%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Auburn $54,100 vs Lipscomb $46,900 (median).
See your own chances ->

Key differences

Auburn University Lipscomb University
Acceptance rate
Auburn more selective
Auburn45.9%
Lipscomb67.7%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Auburn higher
Auburn1260-1390
Lipscomb1160-1380
Average net price
Auburn $2,453 less
Auburn$25,242
Lipscomb$27,695
In-state tuition
Auburn $27,682 less
Auburn$12,890
Lipscomb$40,572
Out-of-state tuition
Auburn $5,650 less
Auburn$34,922
Lipscomb$40,572
Graduation rate
Auburn +3 pts
Auburn66%
Lipscomb63%
Median earnings (10 years)
Auburn +$7,200
Auburn$54,100
Lipscomb$46,900

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

Admission calculator

Partner

Not sure you'd get in? Check your chances at Auburn and Lipscomb with Appily's free admission calculator.

Check my chances at Auburn Check my chances at Lipscomb
  • Applied
  • Auburn 55,056
  • Lipscomb 4,261
  • Admitted
  • Auburn 25,284
  • Lipscomb 2,886
  • Acceptance rate
  • Auburn 45.9%
  • Lipscomb 67.7%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Auburn 24.1%
  • Lipscomb 24.9%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Auburn 1330
  • Lipscomb 1270
  • Typical ACT score
  • Auburn 28
  • Lipscomb 26
  • Average high school GPA
  • Auburn 3.97
  • Lipscomb 3.73
  • Typical high school grades
  • Auburn A
  • Lipscomb A-
  • Admissions standards
  • Auburn Very High
  • Lipscomb Difficult
  • Applicant competition
  • Auburn Low
  • Lipscomb Low
  • SAT range
  • Auburn 1260-1390
  • Lipscomb 1160-1380
  • ACT range
  • Auburn 26-31
  • Lipscomb 23-30
  • Submit test scores
  • Auburn Required
  • Lipscomb Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Auburn Feb 1, 2027
  • Lipscomb
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Auburn $12,890
  • Lipscomb $40,572
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Auburn $34,922
  • Lipscomb $40,572
  • Room & board
  • Auburn $16,626
  • Lipscomb $15,424
  • Average net price
  • Auburn $25,242
  • Lipscomb $27,695
  • Average grant aid
  • Auburn $10,872
  • Lipscomb $28,645
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Auburn 80%
  • Lipscomb 100%
  • Graduation rate
  • Auburn 66%
  • Lipscomb 63%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Auburn $54,100
  • Lipscomb $46,900
  • Making student loan payments
  • Auburn 73%
  • Lipscomb 68%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Auburn $21,500
  • Lipscomb $20,500
  • Median loan payment
  • Auburn $222
  • Lipscomb $211
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Auburn 21:1
  • Lipscomb 13:1
  • Popular majors
  • Auburn
    • Business (22%)
    • Engineering (14%)
    • Education (10%)
    • Communication (6%)
    • Biology (6%)
  • Lipscomb
    • Business (23%)
    • Education (12%)
    • Health Professions (10%)
    • Biology (10%)
    • Psychology (6%)
  • Location
  • Auburn Auburn, AL
  • Lipscomb Nashville, TN
  • Setting
  • Auburn Small City
  • Lipscomb Large City
  • Total enrollment
  • Auburn 34,145
  • Lipscomb 5,017
  • Type
  • Auburn Public 4 Year
  • Lipscomb Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Auburn #301
  • Lipscomb #267

Comparable Facts

Compare Auburn University in Auburn, AL with Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Auburn University is larger than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (34,145 students vs. 5,017 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL (Small City setting); Lipscomb University is in Nashville, TN (Large City setting).
  • Auburn University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Lipscomb University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Auburn University 21:1; Lipscomb University 13:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 7.2% lower than at Auburn University ($15,424 vs. $16,626).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 16.2% higher at Lipscomb than at Auburn University (about $5,650 more per year; $40,572 vs. $34,922).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lipscomb University than at Auburn University (100% vs. 80%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 163.5% larger than aid received by Auburn University students ($28,645 vs. $10,872).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Auburn than at Lipscomb (28 vs. 26, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are required at Auburn, test optional at Lipscomb.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Auburn Feb 1, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Auburn average a 3.97 high school GPA, 0.24 higher than at Lipscomb (3.73).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 24.1% at Auburn vs. 24.9% at Lipscomb.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Lipscomb University graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than Auburn graduates ($20,500 vs. $21,500).
  • Among borrowers, Lipscomb graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Auburn graduates ($211 vs. $222).
  • More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation (73% vs. 68%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

Change schools

You can add up to two more colleges. Each one gets its own column.

Auburn University
Lipscomb University
Add a college Compare up to 4

Frequently compared to these colleges