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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Huntingdon College MCC-MW CCA| Faulkner University | Graceland University Lamoni | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #648 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $243 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Faulkner | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Faulkner University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,237 students)
Faulkner vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Faulkner University ($31,250.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Faulkner ($16,627 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 25.9% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($8,020 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 83.2% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($29,753 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 24 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Faulkner students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Faulkner vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Faulkner University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $500 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,000)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $1,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,544)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($224 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/