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AUM Freed-Hardeman University DeVry University-Georgia TROY Huntingdon College| Faulkner University | University of Phoenix Columbia Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 11 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,908 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,326 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,786 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 886/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $339 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 27% |
Students |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Faulkner University is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 11 students)
Faulkner vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- Faulkner University is 131.3% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at Faulkner than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($21,930.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 13.4% lower than costs at Faulkner University ($7,070 vs. $8,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($17,326 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or Faulkner .
Faulkner vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Faulkner is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (33% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $14,300 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $11,063 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($21,750 vs. $32,813)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($224 vs. $339)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus 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/