Faulkner vs Newman
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.Faulkner UniversityMontgomery, ALCompass Score: SolidB-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.Newman UniversityWichita, KSCompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Newman has the higher graduation rate: 53% against 37% at Faulkner.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Newman has the lower price after aid: $18,060 a year, against $23,385 at Faulkner.
- Newman has the lower average price after aid: $19,971 a year, against $22,085 at Faulkner.
Scores
Compass Score
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
Academic Excellence
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
Value
C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
BValue: Good (grade B): the top 55% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 41%
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Montgomery, AL
Wichita, KS
Setting
City
City
Students
2,933
2,787
Sports
NAIA · Southern States Athletic Conference
NCAA Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Admission
Admission rate
73%
74%
Average SAT
1020
Not reported
ACT middle 50%
18–21
Not reported
Outcomes
Graduation rate
37%
53%
First-year retention
64%
69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$43,457
$55,041
Median debt
$23,000
$20,801
Cost
Average price after aid
$22,085
$19,971
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$23,385
$18,060
$30,001–$48,000
$20,897
$16,366
$48,001–$75,000
$19,170
$21,234
$75,001–$110,000
$21,255
$17,142
Over $110,000
$22,835
$21,774
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Business (general) $61,286
- Criminal justice $60,384
- Business administration $52,092
- Kinesiology and exercise science $48,561
- Human resources $48,056
- Nursing $77,122
- Biology $63,923
- Teacher education $45,869
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.