- Both Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) and Auburn University are public.
- TAMU is located in College Station, TX and Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
- TAMU has more expensive tuition of $40,328 than Auburn University ($33,944).
- TAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 70.54% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than TAMU (1,270).
- TAMU is larger with 74,014 students than Auburn University (31,764 students).
Texas A & M University-College Station View More Rivals | Auburn University View More Rivals | |
| #58 in National Universities #3 in Texas | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| College Station, TX | Location | Auburn, AL |
TAMU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,099 Texas residents $40,328 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $11,093 Texas residents $24,090 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $10,800 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 70.54% | Acceptance Rate | 83.93% |
| 45.00% | Yield | 31.88% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 74,014 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 57,512 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 16,502 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 3,414 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $67,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 3,299 Full-time 583 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 10,467 Full-time 793 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $116,585 for Faculties $67,426 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |