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Overview |
Samford University | Valpo | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Valpo | ||
| 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 2,958 students)
Samford University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Valpo than Samford University ($43,400.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Samford University ($22,755 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 17% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,264 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 67.6% larger than aid received Samford University ($34,706 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 3 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Samford University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $54,000)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/