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Overview |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,957 students)
Faulkner vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at MBC than Faulkner University ($31,611.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Faulkner ($18,746 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 28.7% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,020 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 50.2% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($24,389 vs. $16,238)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 24 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
Faulkner vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or MBC? 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 MBC and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Faulkner University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $3,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,400)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/