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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Faulkner University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Montgomery, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | faulkner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $21,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $21,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $20,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $16,238 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 1,728 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 1,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 950/1130 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Faulkner | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,817 students)
Auburn vs. Faulkner Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Faulkner?
- Faulkner University is 111% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Auburn than Faulkner University ($31,176.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Auburn ($20,050 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 87% lower than costs at Auburn University ($8,020 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Auburn University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 65.8% larger than aid received Auburn University ($16,238 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Faulkner Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Faulkner? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Faulkner or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 233 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Faulkner Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Faulkner? 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 Faulkner and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Faulkner University (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $41,500)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,750)
- Auburn graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/