| SHC vs. Faulkner |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#187 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #98 in Federal Region IV Universities #17 in Alabama Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$23,270 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$23,920 |
| cheaper$7,854 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,025 |
| More$13,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,375 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter72.63% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.41% |
| Lower15.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.71% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,046 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,817 |
| Smaller933 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,792 |
| Smaller113 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,025 |
| Smaller128 | Online Student Population | Larger1,137 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| Lower29% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,032) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 704) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,356) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 114 | Number of faculties | 245 |
| Higher$61,385 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$58,093 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.