Auburn University is the more selective of the two, admitting 45.9% of applicants versus 52.4% at University of Connecticut. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $20,558 per year at Auburn University versus $15,091 at University of Connecticut. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1260–1380 at Auburn University and 1220–1420 at University of Connecticut.
| Metric | Auburn University | University of Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 45.9% | 52.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 44.0% | 60.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1260–1380 | 1220–1420 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 24.0% | 15.4% |
| Class size | 6,103 | 4,478 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $20,558 | $15,091 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $29,547 | $21,562 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Auburn University admits 45.9% of applicants, compared with 52.4% at University of Connecticut, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $20,558 per year at Auburn University and $15,091 at University of Connecticut, so University of Connecticut is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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