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Overview |
Samford University | Bradley | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 5,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | bradley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Bradley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $12,196 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $24,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $26,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Bradley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 11,352 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| 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 | Bradley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Bradley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $56,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Bradley | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Samford University | Bradley | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Bradley | ||
| 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 Bradley based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 5,552 students)
Samford University vs. Bradley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Bradley?
- Bradley University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Bradley than Samford University ($37,380.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Samford University ($24,053 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 8.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,264 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Samford University ($26,693 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Bradley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Bradley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bradley or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 1 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Samford University vs. Bradley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Bradley? 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 Bradley and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Samford University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $600 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $56,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/