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Overview |
Faulkner | GS | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Faulkner | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Faulkner | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | GS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Faulkner | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or GS?
- Faulkner University is 401.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Faulkner than Georgia Southern University ($21,930.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Faulkner ($15,352 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 28.6% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,020 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 84.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($16,238 vs. $8,806)
Faulkner vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 104 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have at the same average high school GPA (3.36) as students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or GS? 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 GS and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Faulkner University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More GS 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/