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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Husson University Huntingdon College UNH Manchester CCA| Faulkner University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #753 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 40% |
Students |
Faulkner | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,478 students)
Faulkner vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 89.6% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Faulkner University ($41,586.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($20,050 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 86.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($8,020 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 66.2% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($26,987 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989) is 4 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Faulkner vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Faulkner University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $1,800 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/