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Overview |
Samford University | KWC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $236 |
Diversity |
Samford University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Samford University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 813 students)
Samford University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or KWC?
- Samford University is 19% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Samford University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($35,750.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Samford University ($20,735 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 0.8% lower than costs at Samford University ($11,175 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($20,711 vs. $20,036)
Samford University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 114 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than KWC (68.5%)
Samford University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or KWC? 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 KWC and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $18,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $38,500)
- Samford University students graduate with a $407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,907)
- Samford University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($232 vs. $236)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC 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/