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Overview |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1010/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $227 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Georgia Southwestern?
- Faulkner University is 439.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Faulkner than Georgia Southwestern State University ($21,930.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Faulkner ($12,186 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 11.9% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,020 vs. $8,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 71.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,238 vs. $9,472)
Faulkner vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 18 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Faulkner vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Faulkner is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (33% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,100)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/