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Elon Belmont Wofford College Clemson Davidson Auburn Rhodes College Berry College Lipscomb Birmingham Southern College CofC UofSC| Samford University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Samford University | Furman | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 2,443 students)
Samford University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Furman?
- Furman University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Furman than Samford University ($55,392.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Samford University than Furman ($31,803 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 34.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,264 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 75.7% larger than aid received Samford University ($36,384 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Samford University .
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Furman (67%)
Samford University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Furman? 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 Furman and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Samford University (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $54,300)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,443)
- Samford University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Samford University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/