| TAMU vs. Auburn |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #153 in National Universities #2 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,995 Texas Residents $40,124 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,890 Alabama Residents $34,922 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,748 Texas Residents $24,505 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,890 Alabama Residents $33,986 Out-of-State |
| More$11,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,729 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier57.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.92% |
| Favorable39.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.14% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger78,321 | Total Enrollment | Smaller34,145 |
| Larger60,710 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller27,907 |
| Larger17,611 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,238 |
| Larger4,350 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,255 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower82% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher12% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,704) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 3,937 | Number of faculty | 1,726 |
| Higher$132,754 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,439 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.