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Overview |
Samford University | JCU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Samford University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
Samford University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Samford University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 2,922 students)
Samford University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at JCU than Samford University ($45,490.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Samford University ($30,496 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 17.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,264 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 46.9% larger than aid received Samford University ($30,415 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 35 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than JCU (82.4%)
Samford University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or JCU? 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 JCU and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Samford University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $200 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,939)
- Samford University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/