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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Huntingdon College| Concordia College Selma | Faulkner University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Montgomery, AL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | faulkner.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $21,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $21,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $20,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $16,238 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,728 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $224 |
Diversity |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
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| % In-State | - | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
CCA | Faulkner | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Faulkner University is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Faulkner Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Faulkner?
- Faulkner University is 121.1% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Faulkner than Concordia College Selma ($21,930.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than CCA ($20,050 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 40.7% lower than costs at Faulkner University ($5,700 vs. $8,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Concordia College Selma (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 206% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($16,238 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Faulkner? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Faulkner or CCA .
CCA vs. Faulkner Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA or Faulkner? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Faulkner and CCA.
- The graduation rate at Faulkner is higher than Concordia College Selma (33% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $16,400 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $25,100)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $15,120 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($21,750 vs. $36,870)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($224 vs. $381)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/