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Overview |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $383 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Allen University | ||
| 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 657 students)
Faulkner vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Allen University?
- Faulkner University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Faulkner than Allen University ($21,930.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Faulkner ($13,774 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 7% lower than costs at Allen University ($8,020 vs. $8,584)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University as Allen University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Allen University ($16,238 vs. $11,268)
Faulkner vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Faulkner .
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Faulkner vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Faulkner.
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $24,300)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $15,369 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $37,119)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($224 vs. $383)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/