- Faulkner University is a private school while Alabama State University (Alabama State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Faulkner University has more expensive tuition of $23,920 than Alabama State ($19,576).
- Faulkner University has tighter acceptance rate of 51.01% than Alabama State (97.87%).
- Faulkner University has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than Alabama State (935).
- Alabama State is larger with 3,828 students than Faulkner University (2,817 students).
Faulkner University View More Rivals | Alabama State University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Alabama | Rankings | #19 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Montgomery, AL |
Faulkner| Known as | Alabama State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,920 | Undergraduate | $11,248 Alabama residents $19,576 out-of-state |
| $16,025 | Graduate | $10,336 Alabama residents $17,752 out-of-state |
| $11,375 | Financial Aid | $10,501 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 51.01% | Acceptance Rate | 97.87% |
| 27.96% | Yield | 14.44% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 935 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,817 | Total Students | 3,828 |
| 1,792 | Undergraduate | 3,296 |
| 1,025 | Graduate | 532 |
| 1,137 | Online Enrollment | 420 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 27% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $30,600 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 704) $3,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) $3,500 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $2,550 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 122 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 221 Full-time 115 Part-time |
| 289 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 767 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| $56,562 for Faculties $46,705 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,310 for Faculties $51,347 Part-time |