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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 University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | MUW | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Auburn | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Auburn | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,339 students)
Auburn vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or MUW?
- Auburn University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.4% higher at Auburn than Mississippi University for Women ($31,176.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Auburn ($12,691 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 82.6% lower than costs at Auburn University ($8,212 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Auburn University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 1% larger than aid received Auburn University ($9,887 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 206 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or MUW? 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 MUW and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Mississippi University for Women (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $16,300 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/