Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
AUM Freed-Hardeman University ETSU TROY Huntingdon College Carson-Newman College CU| Faulkner University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Faulkner | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Faulkner | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $26,558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Tusculum College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Faulkner | Tusculum College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Faulkner | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Tusculum College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Faulkner | Tusculum College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Tusculum 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,303 students)
Faulkner vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Tusculum College than Faulkner University ($26,558.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Tusculum College ($20,050 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 25.2% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($8,020 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 39.4% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($22,630 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 25 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Faulkner vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Faulkner University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $400 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/