- Faulkner University is a private school while University of West Alabama is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Alabama.
- Faulkner University has more expensive tuition of $23,920 than University of West Alabama ($20,090).
- University of West Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 28.21% than Faulkner University (51.01%).
- Faulkner University has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than University of West Alabama (930).
- University of West Alabama is larger with 5,860 students than Faulkner University (2,817 students).
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| #7 in Alabama | Rankings | #6 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Livingston, AL |
Faulkner| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,920 | Undergraduate | $10,990 Alabama residents $20,090 out-of-state |
| $16,025 | Graduate | $6,868 Alabama residents $13,546 out-of-state |
| $11,375 | Financial Aid | $3,247 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 51.01% | Acceptance Rate | 28.21% |
| 27.96% | Yield | 22.12% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 930 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,817 | Total Students | 5,860 |
| 1,792 | Undergraduate | 2,427 |
| 1,025 | Graduate | 3,433 |
| 1,137 | Online Enrollment | 4,362 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 704) $3,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) $4,760 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 122 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 114 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| 289 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 419 Full-time 169 Part-time |
| $56,562 for Faculties $46,705 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,029 for Faculties $50,160 Part-time |