Auburn University is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama. It is a mid-tier university with a student body of approximately 26,874 undergraduates and an overall enrollment of more than 34,000. Moderately competitive admissions exist, with an acceptance rate of approximately 50.50%. Business, Engineering, Education, Communication, and Biology are the most popular majors. Auburn has a six-year graduation rate of around 66%, and its graduates have a median income of around INR 45,00,000 ten years after entering (converted from $54,100 median earnings).
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, is a large public research university and among the nation's top land-grant institutions. It has an enormously large undergraduate body of almost 59,933 students and is among the largest universities in the country. Admissions are relatively less competitive with an acceptance rate of around 63.20%. Business, Engineering, Agriculture, General Studies, and Biology are the most favored majors. Texas A&M shows a six-year graduation rate of around 81%, and their graduates earn a median salary of around INR 55,00,000 ten years after joining (converted from $65,600 median earnings).
| Auburn University | University of Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 601 Times Higher Education 2026 # 851 QS World University 2026 # 552 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 50 Times Higher Education 2026 # 68 QS World University 2026 # 36 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 59 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 601 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 9 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 148 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -136 PG Programs -54 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -80 PG Programs -83 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.0 % | 27.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-53 SAT-1130 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28890 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20214 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 44450 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 27216 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17052 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Auburn University is one of the top public universities in Auburn, United States. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Auburn University Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree
| QS Graduate Employability Rankings- #54; |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English langauge proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | McCombs School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.6/10 Read 3 reviews | 8.1/10 Read 15 reviews |
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2026 # 73 for Business by US News 2025 # 401 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 16 for Business by US News 2025 # 51 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 # 53 for Business by QS World University 2025 |
| application | - | #1941 Applicants # 260 Admissions # 13 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 79/120 | IELTS - 7.5/9TOEFL - 105/120 |
Other Popular Comparisons
| General Facts | Auburn University | University of Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1896 | 1883 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 43% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university. | Main Campus in central Austin; J. J. Pickle Research Campus in north Austin. The main campus has 150 building with its main visible feature as Beaux-Arts main Building. Some of the nearby areas are Cameron Road, Hyde Park, Mueller, Tarrytown, Downtown Austin |
| Library | Auburn University Libraries consists of three libraries on campus. The largest library on campus is the Ralph Brown Draughon Library, a 377,000 square-foot structure with seating for 4,850. It is co-located with the Mell Classroom Building on Mell Street. Branch libraries are located in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Auburn University is one of the 125 universities that are members of the Association of Research Libraries. AU Libraries serves as a Federal Depository Library for Alabama. AU Libraries’ collections exceeds 4.6 million volumes, more than 2.7 million items in microform, and 152,000 maps. The libraries license access to over 200 electronic databases, including online full-text access to over 5,000 scholarly journals and receive more than 57,000 current serials, including publications issued by the U.S. government. | For more than 125 years, the University of Texas Libraries have committed to building one of the greatest library collections in the world. Maintaining more than 10 million volumes and providing access to the latest digital journals, databases and web resources, the Libraries collects and preserves the finest achievements of human knowledge in support of not only research and instruction needs, but also the exploration of ideas and intellectual innovation. |
| Campus Life | Whether students live in a residence hall, join a student organization or connect with friends on the Campus Green, the first-class facilities and high-impact programs provide students with the strong foundation they need to reach their goals.Which includes:
| 1,300+ student organizations, Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Harry Ransom Center, Texas Memorial Museum, Natural Science Center, UT Tower are all offered to students for indulging in their passion. There are over 10 dining halls within the campus. |
| Hostel | #Housing & Food (Living with Parent) - $4183 #Housing & Food - $7718 | #Housing and Food - $17052 |
| Famous Alumni |
| 482,000+ alumni; Matthew McConaughey (American actor); Owen Wilson (American Actor), Rex W. Tillerson (Former United States Secretary of State), Neil deGrasse Tyson (American astrophysicist), Lady Bird Johnson (Former First Lady of the United States) |
| City Life | Auburn residents overwhelmingly rate the city as a great place to live, work and raise children, but don’t just take their word for it. Forbes has consistently ranked Auburn on its lists for Best Places to Retire and Best Small Places for Business and Careers. Auburn City Schools has consistently been ranked among the top public school systems in the state and nation. | The city bursts with an entrepreneurial spirit and has internationally renowned music, film and art scenes. The spring-fed waters of Barton and greenbelt trails make the city a perfect destination for outdoor creation. The unemployment rate of the city is 6.7 as of July 2020. Being one of the fastest-growing metros, it offers a great opportunities for students. |
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Auburn University & Texas A&M University
Subject Strength & Global Rankings (2025/2026)
Both Auburn and Texas A&M are large, public, land-grant universities in the U.S. South, but Texas A&M has a wider international reputation and higher general rankings. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Texas A&M places in the approximate 144th ranking, whereas Auburn places in the 851 - 900 band. With respect to the Times Higher Education 2025 rankings, Texas A&M also has a much higher ranking, based on its global research reach and academic impact.
In subject areas, Auburn is strongest in engineering, agriculture, architecture, business, and veterinary medicine, with Texas A&M having international reputations in engineering, business, agriculture & life sciences, petroleum engineering, and military sciences. Texas A&M's engineering programs are always ranked in the top groups in the U.S., while Auburn has a particular regional strength in applied sciences.
General Information
Auburn University: Established in 1856 in Auburn, Alabama. Has around 31,000 students. Famous for its classic Southern campus setting, it is Alabama's flagship land-grant institution with historic programs in agriculture and applied engineering.
Texas A&M University: Established in 1876 in College Station, Texas. It is one of the largest universities in the U.S. with more than 77,000 students. Texas A&M is a flagship research powerhouse with a national and global reputation, also distinguished by its Corps of Cadets and strong military tradition.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Auburn: Acceptance rate is 44%. Admissions are competitive for engineering, architecture, and veterinary programs.
Texas A&M: Acceptance rate is 63%. While more accessible in general, admission is still highly competitive for petroleum engineering, business, and biomedical sciences majors based on demand.
Research Impact & Facilities
Auburn: Ranked as an R1 (very high research activity) institution, with established strengths in agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, and defense research.
Texas A&M: Also an R1 institution, though with much more research output and funding. It is ranked one of the highest public schools in the U.S. for research expenditure, with premier facilities in engineering, energy studies, aerospace, and life sciences.
Cost & Financial Aid
Both universities charge different amounts of tuition to in-state and out-of-state students:
Auburn: In-state ~$12,000–$14,000; out-of-state ~$31,000–$33,000.
Texas A&M: In-state ~$13,000–$14,000; out-of-state ~$40,000–$42,000.
Texas A&M is more costly for out-of-staters but has significant scholarship and fellowship programs, particularly for engineering majors.
Career Outcomes & Alumni Success
Auburn graduates excel in the fields of engineering, veterinary science, and architecture, with great alumni networks throughout Alabama and the Southeast.
Texas A&M graduates make up one of the largest and most powerful alumni groups in the U.S., with high concentrations in engineering, energy, business, and the military. The "Aggie Network" is recognized as one of the most active alumni associations globally, with high career resources.
