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Overview |
Samford University | DBU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Samford University | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
Samford University | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | DBU | ||
| 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 DBU based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 4,348 students)
Samford University vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or DBU?
- Samford University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Samford University than Dallas Baptist University ($35,750.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas Baptist University than Samford University ($27,607 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 20.5% lower than costs at Samford University ($9,351 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Dallas Baptist University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($20,711 vs. $18,797)
Samford University vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 107 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or DBU? 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 DBU and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Dallas Baptist University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $9,700 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,500)
- DBU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/