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Overview |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $332 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,830 students)
Faulkner vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Claflin University?
- Faulkner University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Faulkner than Claflin University ($21,930.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Faulkner ($19,951 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 18.2% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,020 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Claflin University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($16,238 vs. $13,707)
Faulkner vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 170 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Faulkner students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Claflin University (78%)
Faulkner vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Faulkner University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $30,700)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $10,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $32,184)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($224 vs. $332)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/