Head to head · Alabama
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $48–75k and below, Auburn University is the cheaper of the two; from $75–110k up, The University of Alabama is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Auburn University | The University of Alabama | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,681 | $19,169 | $2,488 |
| $30–48k | $17,627 | $19,884 | $2,257 |
| $48–75k | $20,558 | $22,258 | $1,700 |
| $75–110k | $25,808 | $25,658 | $150 |
| Over $110k | $29,547 | $26,729 | $2,818 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
What are your student's real admit chances? The math, shown →
Early Decision: when the binding bet is worth it →
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Auburn University first, then The University of Alabama. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Auburn University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Auburn University — every income band · The University of Alabama — every income band · All Alabama public colleges