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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY College of Coastal Georgia Huntingdon College Georgia Southwestern| Faulkner University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $153 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or DSC?
- Faulkner University is 755.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.6% higher at Faulkner than Dalton State College ($21,930.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Faulkner ($5,532 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 24.9% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,020 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Faulkner University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 133.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($16,238 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Faulkner .
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at DSC (3.1)
Faulkner vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or DSC? 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 DSC and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Faulkner is higher than Dalton State College (33% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $9,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $6,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($14,887 vs. $21,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($153 vs. $224)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/