- Faulkner University is a private school while Auburn University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than Faulkner University ($23,920).
- Faulkner University has tighter acceptance rate of 51.01% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Faulkner University (1,030).
- Auburn University is larger with 31,764 students than Faulkner University (2,817 students).
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| #7 in Alabama | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Auburn, AL |
Faulkner| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,920 | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $16,025 | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $11,375 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 51.01% | Acceptance Rate | 83.93% |
| 27.96% | Yield | 31.88% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,817 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 1,792 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 1,025 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 1,137 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| 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: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 122 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 289 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $56,562 for Faculties $46,705 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |