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Overview |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | uamont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $5,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $155 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | UAM | ||
| 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 2,719 students)
Faulkner vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or UAM?
- Faulkner University is 330.8% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Faulkner than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($21,930.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Faulkner ($12,693 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 9.6% lower than costs at Faulkner University ($7,320 vs. $8,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 74.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($16,238 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or Faulkner .
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UAM (2.71)
Faulkner vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or UAM? 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 UAM and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Faulkner is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $7,700 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,750)
- UAM graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($155 vs. $224)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/