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Overview |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Samford University is 458.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172% higher at Samford University than Louisiana Tech University ($35,750.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Samford University ($12,243 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 19.2% lower than costs at Samford University ($9,447 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($20,711 vs. $12,577)
Samford University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 57 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
Samford University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Louisiana Tech University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $8,800 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/