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Overview |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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 Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 5,079 students)
Samford University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Abilene Christian University than Samford University ($40,300.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Samford University ($28,978 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 2.1% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,264 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Samford University ($26,280 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 70 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Samford University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Abilene Christian University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,000)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,325)
- Samford University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/