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Overview |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 5,047 students)
Samford University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Lipscomb?
- Samford University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Samford University than Lipscomb University ($37,144.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Samford University ($27,386 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 21.7% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,160 vs. $14,804)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Lipscomb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Samford University ($27,096 vs. $21,758)
Samford University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 14 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
Samford University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Lipscomb University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/