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AUM Wingate University ECU Freed-Hardeman University Newberry College TROY Catawba College BAC Methodist Huntingdon College UNCG Peace College| Faulkner University | Barton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #960 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $35,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $35,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,908 | $23,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,326 | $24,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,786 | 2,228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 886/1135 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,259 students)
Faulkner vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Barton College?
- Barton College is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($35,600.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Barton College than Faulkner University ($35,600.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Barton College ($19,908 vs. $23,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 62.7% lower than costs at Barton College ($8,020 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Faulkner University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($24,334 vs. $17,326)
Faulkner vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 26 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Faulkner (66.1%)
Faulkner vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Barton College? 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 Barton College and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Faulkner University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,700)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/