The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Auburn University has more expensive tuition & fees ($33,944) than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
  • It is harder to admit to Auburn University than The University of Alabama.
  • Auburn University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than The University of Alabama (1,260).
  • The University of Alabama has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Auburn University (27).
  • The University of Alabama has more students with 38,644 students while Auburn University has 31,764 students.
  • The University of Alabama has a lower number of students per faculty with 19 to 1 while Auburn University's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • The University of Alabama has more full-time faculties with 1,517 faculties while Auburn University has 1,428 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Auburn University and The University of Alabama.
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Auburn Universityvs.The University of Alabama
Auburn, AlabamaLocationTuscaloosa, Alabama
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$12,536
Out-Of-State$33,944
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,900
Out-Of-State$33,200
65%% Receiving Financial Aid73%
$9,724Average Amount of Financial Aid$14,421
43.74 %Acceptance Rates80.06 %
26.53 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)18.57 %
1,300SAT Score1,260
27ACT Score28
80 %Graduation Rate72 %
12 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
93 %Retention Rate87 %
31,764Student Population38,644
1,428Number of Faculties1,517
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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