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Overview |
Faulkner | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Faulkner | FSCJ | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $108 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Faulkner | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | FSCJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or FSCJ?
- Faulkner University is 750.7% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at Faulkner than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($21,930.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than Faulkner ($2,341 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 5.9% lower than costs at Florida State College at Jacksonville ($8,020 vs. $8,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 185.9% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($16,238 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or Faulkner .
Faulkner vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and Faulkner.
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $7,000 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($10,500 vs. $21,750)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($108 vs. $224)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/