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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Peace College Huntingdon College AU Wingate University Ferrum College ECU| Faulkner University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $234 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,337 students)
Faulkner vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Faulkner University ($33,952.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Faulkner ($18,701 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 52.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,020 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 74.8% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($28,392 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 107 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Faulkner students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Faulkner vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Faulkner is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (33% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $968 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,718)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($224 vs. $234)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/