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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Huntingdon College| Faulkner University | Beulah Heights University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | beulah.org | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $7,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $46,673 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $482 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | BHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Faulkner University is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 371 students)
Faulkner vs. BHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or BHU?
- Faulkner University is 187.3% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.3% higher at Faulkner than Beulah Heights University ($21,930.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 27.2% lower than costs at Beulah Heights University ($8,020 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Beulah Heights University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($16,238 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or BHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BHU or Faulkner .
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at BHU (3.0)
Faulkner vs. BHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or BHU? 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 BHU and Faulkner.
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $7,600 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $33,900)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $24,923 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $46,673)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $258 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($224 vs. $482)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/