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Overview |
Samford University | HPU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Samford University | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $231 |
Diversity |
Samford University | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Samford University | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or HPU?
- High Point University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at HPU than Samford University ($36,636.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Samford University than HPU ($31,803 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 46.7% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,264 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than High Point University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 9.4% larger than aid received High Point University ($20,711 vs. $18,930)
Samford University vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 49 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than HPU (78.9%)
Samford University vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or HPU? 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 HPU and Samford University.
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $15,400 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $79 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $22,500)
- HPU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($231 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/