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Overview |
Samford University | Butler | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Samford University | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Butler based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 5,525 students)
Samford University vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Butler?
- Butler University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Butler than Samford University ($43,470.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Samford University than Butler ($31,803 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 35.5% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,264 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Samford University ($25,728 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 47 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Samford University (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Samford University (3.84)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Butler (82.1%)
Samford University vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Butler? 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 Butler and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Samford University (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Samford University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/