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CofC PC Coastal Carolina AUM GWU Clemson Freed-Hardeman University AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University| Faulkner University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at CSU than Faulkner University ($29,490.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Faulkner ($17,536 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 40.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,020 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Faulkner University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 62.7% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($26,417 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 45 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or CSU? 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 CSU and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Faulkner University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $1,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,800)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/