- Both Faulkner University and Birmingham-Southern College are private.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Faulkner University has more expensive tuition of $23,920 than Birmingham-Southern College ($22,750).
- Faulkner University has tighter acceptance rate of 51.01% than Birmingham-Southern College (61.86%).
- Birmingham-Southern College has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Faulkner University (1,030).
- Faulkner University is larger with 2,817 students than Birmingham-Southern College (975 students).
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| #7 in Alabama | Rankings | #169 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Birmingham, AL |
Faulkner| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,920 | Undergraduate | $22,750 |
| $16,025 | Graduate | $8,400 |
| $11,375 | Financial Aid | $13,901 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 51.01% | Acceptance Rate | 61.86% |
| 27.96% | Yield | 22.05% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,817 | Total Students | 975 |
| 1,792 | Undergraduate | 975 |
| 1,025 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,137 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| 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: 1,418) $8,200 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 | 10 to 1 |
| 122 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 102 Full-time 23 Part-time |
| 289 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 279 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $56,562 for Faculties $46,705 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,762 for Faculties $51,907 Part-time |