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Overview |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $268 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or USC Aiken?
- Faulkner University is 110.9% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Faulkner than University of South Carolina Aiken ($21,930.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Faulkner ($11,872 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Aiken ($8,020 vs. $8,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 64.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($16,238 vs. $9,891)
Faulkner vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 9 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Faulkner vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Faulkner University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $1,900 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,600)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/