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Overview |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $264 |
Diversity |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | DePauw | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 1,752 students)
Samford University vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at DePauw than Samford University ($54,400.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Samford University ($29,486 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 27.8% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,264 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 98.3% larger than aid received Samford University ($41,067 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 46 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Samford University (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Samford University (3.84)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than DePauw (65.8%)
Samford University vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or DePauw? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between DePauw and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Samford University (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,588)
- Samford University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($232 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Samford University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/