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Overview |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $343 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | South Carolina State University | ||
| 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 South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 2,649 students)
Faulkner vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or South Carolina State University?
- Faulkner University is 130.2% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Faulkner than South Carolina State University ($21,930.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Carolina State University than Faulkner ($17,435 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 12.2% lower than costs at South Carolina State University ($8,020 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than South Carolina State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 2.3% larger than aid received South Carolina State University ($16,238 vs. $15,873)
Faulkner vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 225 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Faulkner students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Faulkner University (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $10,500 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $31,000)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $11,455 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $33,205)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($224 vs. $343)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/