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Overview |
Samford University | OC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Samford University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $244 |
Diversity |
Samford University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 2,537 students)
Samford University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or OC?
- Samford University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Samford University than Oklahoma Christian University ($35,750.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Samford University ($20,237 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 36% lower than costs at Samford University ($8,280 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($20,711 vs. $17,601)
Samford University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 44 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or OC? 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 OC and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $15,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $1,152 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,652)
- Samford University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/