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Overview |
Samford University | MC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Samford University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Samford University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Samford University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 4,087 students)
Samford University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or MC?
- Samford University is 83.5% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Samford University than Mississippi College ($37,144.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Samford University ($21,135 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 4.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($12,160 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($21,758 vs. $18,118)
Samford University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 56 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MC (3.56)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than MC (48.9%)
Samford University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or MC? 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 MC and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Mississippi College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $13,300 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,100)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/