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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia UCF FAU University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky USF Main Campus Florida| Auburn University | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | UNF | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Auburn | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1010/1210 | ||
| 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 | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UNF | ||
| 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 UNF based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 16,406 students)
Auburn vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UNF?
- Auburn University is 142.7% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at Auburn than University of North Florida ($31,176.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Auburn ($11,338 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 47.2% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,192 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than Auburn University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 12% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($9,791 vs. $8,742)
Auburn vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 78 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UNF (3.89)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UNF? 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 UNF and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of North Florida (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $6,900 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- UNF graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/