- Faulkner University is a private school while The University of Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- The University of Alabama has more expensive tuition of $33,200 than Faulkner University ($23,920).
- Faulkner University has tighter acceptance rate of 51.01% than The University of Alabama (53.30%).
- The University of Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Faulkner University (1,030).
- The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than Faulkner University (2,817 students).
Faulkner University View More Rivals | The University of Alabama View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Alabama | Rankings | #201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Tuscaloosa, AL |
Faulkner| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,920 | Undergraduate | $11,900 Alabama residents $33,200 out-of-state |
| $16,025 | Graduate | $11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state |
| $11,375 | Financial Aid | $14,421 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 51.01% | Acceptance Rate | 53.30% |
| 27.96% | Yield | 36.45% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,817 | Total Students | 38,644 |
| 1,792 | Undergraduate | 32,458 |
| 1,025 | Graduate | 6,186 |
| 1,137 | Online Enrollment | 5,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 704) $3,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) $6,100 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,426 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 122 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time |
| 289 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time |
| $56,562 for Faculties $46,705 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time |