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Overview |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 830/1117 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $86 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Life University | ||
| 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 2,753 students)
Faulkner vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Life University?
- Faulkner University is 69.8% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Faulkner than Life University ($21,930.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Life University ($20,050 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 124.4% lower than costs at Life University ($8,020 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Life University ($16,238 vs. $11,923)
Faulkner vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or Faulkner .
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Life University? 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 Life University and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Faulkner University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,750)
- Life University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($86 vs. $224)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/