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Overview |
AUM | Samford University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 5,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #213 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | samford.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Samford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $35,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $35,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $31,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $20,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
AUM | Samford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 4,337 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Samford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Samford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $232 |
Diversity |
AUM | Samford University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Samford University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 74% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Samford University | ||
| 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Samford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Samford University?
- Samford University is 334.3% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Samford University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($35,750.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Samford University ($13,163 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 52.9% lower than costs at Samford University ($7,368 vs. $11,264)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery as Samford University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 198.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($20,711 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Samford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Samford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samford University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 172 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Samford University (83.3%)
AUM vs. Samford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Samford University? 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 Samford University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (70% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $19,500 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $308 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/