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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Huntingdon College| Faulkner University | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | |||
| 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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $183 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Faulkner | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 253 students)
Faulkner vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Hiwassee College?
- Faulkner University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Faulkner than Hiwassee College ($21,930.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 0.4% lower than costs at Faulkner University ($7,987 vs. $8,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Hiwassee College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($16,238 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 38 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Faulkner students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
Faulkner vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Hiwassee College? 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 Hiwassee College and Faulkner.
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,750)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($183 vs. $224)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/