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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | MC | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Auburn | MC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 3,946 students)
Auburn vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or MC?
- Mississippi College is 89.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Auburn than Mississippi College ($31,176.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Auburn ($20,874 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 26.9% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,818 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 72.6% larger than aid received Auburn University ($16,904 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 112 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MC (3.56)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than MC (40%)
Auburn vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or MC? 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 MC and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Mississippi College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $10,000 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $44,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/