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Belmont Auburn Berry College Lipscomb Birmingham Southern College MC Alabama JMU University of Lynchburg Lee University University of Alabama at Birmingham Furman| Samford University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Samford University | SU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Samford University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Samford University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 4,260 students)
Samford University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or SU?
- Samford University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Samford University than Shenandoah University ($35,750.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Samford University ($26,143 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 0.3% lower than costs at Samford University ($11,230 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Samford University ($23,467 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 157 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SU (3.7)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than SU (80.4%)
Samford University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or SU? 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 SU and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Shenandoah University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $9,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,300)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/