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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia Iowa ISU University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State| Auburn University | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 23,805 students)
Auburn vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Nebraska?
- Auburn University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Auburn than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($31,176.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Auburn ($16,805 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 20.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,430 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Auburn University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 11.7% larger than aid received Auburn University ($10,941 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 73 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Auburn University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,600)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,700)
- Auburn graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/