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The University of Alabama vs Auburn University
Two Alabama research universities on the same federal measures. The University of Alabama has 33,227 undergraduates, Auburn University 26,816.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | Tuscaloosa | Auburn |
| Undergraduates | 33,227 | 26,816 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 77% | 46% |
| Average SAT | 1,285 | 1,345 |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $20,202 | $25,424 |
| Cost of attendance | $33,924 | $36,285 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $35,342 | $36,022 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 74% | 82% |
| First-year retention | 90% | 95% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $66,081 | $73,273 |
| Median debt | $21,500 | $19,500 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 22% | 14% |
| First-generation | 23% | 17% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 | 21 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.