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Overview |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 40,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $11,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 39,320 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 16,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1220/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $197 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Georgia | ||
| 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Georgia?
- Auburn University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Auburn than University of Georgia ($31,176.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Auburn ($17,180 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 37.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,904 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Auburn University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 18.1% larger than aid received Auburn University ($11,559 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 34 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Auburn (3.97)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Auburn vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Georgia? 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 Georgia and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Auburn University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $2,300 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $54,100)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/