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Overview |
Samford University | Howard | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 12,886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $30,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $30,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $15,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $28,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $20,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Samford University | Howard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 19,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 10,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 91% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Howard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Howard?
- Samford University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Samford University than Howard University ($35,750.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Samford University ($28,279 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 41% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,264 vs. $15,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as Howard University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($20,711 vs. $20,063)
Samford University vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 57 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Samford University vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Howard? 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 Howard and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Howard University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $51,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/