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Overview |
Faulkner | GWU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Faulkner | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at GWU than Faulkner University ($31,220.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than GWU ($20,050 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 34.3% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($8,020 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($24,130 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 8 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than GWU (74.9%)
Faulkner vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or GWU? 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 GWU and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Faulkner University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $1,000 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $3,219 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $24,969)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/