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AUM Freed-Hardeman University Doane University TROY Huntingdon College Bellevue University Missouri Baptist University| Faulkner University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $39,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $39,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,908 | $24,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,326 | $28,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Faulkner | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,786 | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.1% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 886/1135 | 893/1110 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Faulkner | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | MidlandU | ||
| 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 MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,557 students)
Faulkner vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at MidlandU than Faulkner University ($39,370.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than MidlandU ($19,908 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 31.7% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,020 vs. $10,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University as Midland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 63.2% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($28,274 vs. $17,326)
Faulkner vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 23 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than Faulkner (66.1%)
Faulkner vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Faulkner University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/