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Overview |
Samford University | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Samford University | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Samford University | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Samford University | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Benedictine 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 Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,123 students)
Samford University vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Benedictine University?
- Samford University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Samford University than Benedictine University ($35,750.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Samford University ($25,658 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 9.7% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,266 vs. $11,264)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as Benedictine University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($20,711 vs. $20,083)
Samford University vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Samford University .
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Benedictine 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 Benedictine University and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Benedictine University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,500)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/