Auburn University is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama, US. The University of Mississippi is a public research university that is located adjacent to Oxford, Mississippi, and has a medical center in Jackson.
Auburn University | University of Mississippi | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 93 US News 2024 # 801 QS World University 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 163 US News 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 # 361 US News 2023 |
Subject Strength | # 55 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 601 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 170 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 111 for Law by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -137 PG Programs -52 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -66 PG Programs -51 |
Acceptance Rate | 80.5 % | 78.3 % |
Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1130 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6 SAT-1070 TOEFL-79 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 32810 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18036 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10280 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24990 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24990 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25664 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 MBA: $110,000 Bachelor of Arts: $101,000 Bachelor of Science: $68,000 | Some of the majors and the average starting salary are as follows: Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: $40,300 Accounting: $47,700 Finance, General: $53,000 Curriculum and Instruction: $39,900 |
application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English langauge proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts, Submit LORs, Submit English language proficiency test scores, Check program specific requirements |
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General Facts | Auburn University | University of Mississippi |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1896 | 1848 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 44% Male, 56% 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. | The University of Mississippi's Oxford campus is partially located in Oxford and partially in University, Mississippi, a census-designated place. The medical school is located at Jackson, Mississippi. |
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. | The University of Mississippi Libraries include the J.D. Williams Library (main) and the Science Library. The libraries provide access to a rich collection of books, journals, electronic resources, media and unique special collections. Among the most well-known collections are our accountancy, blues music and Faulkner collections; these are used by scholars across the globe. |
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:
| More than 5,300 students live on campus in thirteen residence halls, two residential colleges, and two apartment complexes. Students are required to live on-campus during their first year. Within residence halls, students designated as community assistants provide information and resolve issues. On-campus dining services Catering at UM and the Rebel Market are the only Certified Green restaurants in the state of Mississippi. The Universtity of Mississippi provides Oxford University Transit, a shuttle system that is free of charge for students, faculty, and staff. In 2019, the university opened a 98,000-square-foot (9,100 m2) recreation center containing a gym, indoor climbing wall, basketball courts, and other services. The Associated Student Body (ASB), which was established in 1917, is the university's student government organization. |
Hostel | #Cambridge Hall-Double Room - $3960 #Cambridge Hall-Single Room - $4870 | #On campus - $10502 #Off campus (not with family) - $10502 #Off campus (with family) - $4660 |
Famous Alumni |
| Susan Akin-Lynch, Miss America 1986 Tyji Armstrong, NFL tight end |
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 University of Mississippi is located in the city of Oxford. This quintessential “college town” sits in the midst of the rolling, tree-covered hills of northern Mississippi. Oxford’s low cost of living, safe and scenic environment, temperate climate, and racial and religious tolerance make for an opportune place to live and study. Although small in size, Oxford and the surrounding region offer a cosmopolitan blend of music, literature, and the arts, along with a relaxed lifestyle. Oxford has long been a haven for artists, inspiring writers as well as dozens of noteworthy musicians, photographers, painters, and journalists. In fact, America’s national newspaper, USA Today, chose Oxford as one of the top six college towns in America, calling it the “New South Arts Mecca”. |
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