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Overview |
Auburn | Penn State | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 44% |
Admission |
Auburn | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Penn State than Auburn University ($35,946.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Penn State ($25,271 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 17.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,744 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Penn State Main Campus (74% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 2.8% larger than aid received Auburn University ($10,066 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 16 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Auburn University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $1,200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Auburn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/