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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama BYU UofSC Georgia Southern Utah University University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State| Auburn University | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 89% |
Admission |
Auburn | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 30.7% | ||
| 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 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $140 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Auburn | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Utah State University | ||
| 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 Utah State University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 27,943 students)
Auburn vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Utah State University?
- Auburn University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Auburn than Utah State University ($31,176.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Auburn ($14,577 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 82.2% lower than costs at Auburn University ($8,232 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than Auburn University (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utah State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Auburn University ($9,808 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 134 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Utah State University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $7,890 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($13,610 vs. $21,500)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($140 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/