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Overview |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 5,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #213 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | samford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $35,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $35,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $31,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $20,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 4,337 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Samford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 5,682 students)
Auburn vs. Samford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Samford University?
- Samford University is 244% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Samford University than Auburn University ($35,750.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Samford University ($25,271 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 33.1% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,264 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Auburn University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 111.5% larger than aid received Auburn University ($20,711 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Samford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Samford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samford University or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 56 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Samford University (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Samford University (3.84)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Samford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Auburn University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Auburn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/