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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Bethel College-North Newton Huntingdon College Southwestern College CCA| Faulkner University | McPherson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 908/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $268 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | McPherson College | ||
| 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 822 students)
Faulkner vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at McPherson College than Faulkner University ($32,494.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than McPherson College ($20,050 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 23.7% lower than costs at McPherson College ($8,020 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 35% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($21,916 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 45 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Faulkner students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
Faulkner vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or McPherson College? 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 McPherson College and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Faulkner University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/