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USD UCSD Tennessee UC Riverside Florida State Clemson Alabama Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly UofSC Cal State Long Beach Georgia| Auburn University | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 43% |
Admission |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $158 |
Diversity |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or San Diego State?
- Auburn University is 81% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Auburn than San Diego State University ($31,176.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Auburn ($13,017 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 31.4% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($14,998 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than San Diego State University (74% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego State University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Auburn University ($9,934 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 88 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at San Diego State (3.82)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
Auburn vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or San Diego 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 San Diego State and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is the same as at San Diego State University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $700 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $6,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($15,349 vs. $21,500)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($158 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/