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Overview |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | lemoyne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $15,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $23,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $27,125 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 7,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1130/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,232 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $271 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Le Moyne College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,203 students)
Samford University vs. Le Moyne College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Le Moyne College?
- Le Moyne College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Le Moyne College than Samford University ($36,320.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Le Moyne College than Samford University ($23,309 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 33.6% lower than costs at Le Moyne College ($11,264 vs. $15,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Le Moyne College than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Le Moyne College students is 31% larger than aid received Samford University ($27,125 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Le Moyne College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Le Moyne College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Le Moyne College or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 89 points higher than at Le Moyne College (1073)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Le Moyne College (23)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Le Moyne College (3.55)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Le Moyne College (78.3%)
Samford University vs. Le Moyne College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Le Moyne College? 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 Le Moyne College and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Le Moyne College is higher than Samford University (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Le Moyne College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $52,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Le Moyne College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,232)
- Samford University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Le Moyne College graduates. ($232 vs. $271)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Le Moyne College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/