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Overview |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $270 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,559 students)
Samford University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Pacific than Samford University ($50,884.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Samford University than Pacific ($31,803 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 27.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,264 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 61% larger than aid received Samford University ($33,340 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 72 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Pacific University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,156)
- Samford University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($232 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Samford University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/