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AUM Freed-Hardeman University Alabama State TROY Oakwood University Tuskegee University KY State Huntingdon College| Faulkner University | Miles College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Miles College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Fairfield, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,258 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | miles.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Miles College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $11,164 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $11,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $7,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $13,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $9,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Miles College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Faulkner | Miles College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Miles College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $36,172 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $374 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Miles College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | Miles College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Miles 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 Miles College based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,258 students)
Faulkner vs. Miles College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Miles College?
- Faulkner University is 96.4% more expensive to attend than Miles College for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Faulkner than Miles College ($21,930.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Faulkner ($13,283 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 9.1% lower than costs at Faulkner University ($7,348 vs. $8,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Miles College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 72.9% larger than aid received Miles College ($16,238 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Miles College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miles College or Faulkner .
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Faulkner vs. Miles College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Miles 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 Miles College and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Faulkner is higher than Miles College (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $28,000)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $14,422 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $36,172)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($224 vs. $374)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/