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Overview |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 3,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $40,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $40,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $29,413 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $26,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 4,564 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 2,732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 59.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $234 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 3,481 students)
Samford University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $37,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Samford University ($40,510.00 vs. $37,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Samford University ($29,413 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 9.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($12,160 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as Concordia University Irvine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 24% larger than aid received Samford University ($26,988 vs. $21,758)
Samford University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 133 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Samford University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,300)
- Samford University students graduate with a $178 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,678)
- Samford University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/