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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University AUM| Faulkner University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #967 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,908 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,326 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,786 | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.1% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 886/1135 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 2,933 students)
Faulkner vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or VSU?
- Faulkner University is 401.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Faulkner than Valdosta State University ($21,930.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Faulkner ($11,532 vs. $19,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 11.2% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,020 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Valdosta State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 74.8% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($17,326 vs. $9,914)
Faulkner vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 8 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Faulkner (66.1%)
Faulkner vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or VSU? 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 VSU and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Faulkner University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $1,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,300)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/