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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Huntingdon College| Faulkner University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $230 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 394 students)
Faulkner vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or FWBBC?
- Faulkner University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Faulkner than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($21,930.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Faulkner ($18,966 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 1.9% lower than costs at Free Will Baptist Bible College ($8,020 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($16,238 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Faulkner .
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Faulkner vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Faulkner University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $10,000 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $31,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $520 lower median federal student loan debt than FWBBC graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,270)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than FWBBC graduates. ($224 vs. $230)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/