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Overview |
Samford University | PC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $269 |
Diversity |
Samford University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Samford University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 1,199 students)
Samford University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at PC than Samford University ($38,990.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Samford University ($21,571 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 0.3% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,264 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 66% larger than aid received Samford University ($34,379 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 80 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at PC (3.6)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than PC (59.4%)
Samford University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or PC? 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 PC and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Presbyterian College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $9,700 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,700)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,108)
- Samford University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($232 vs. $269)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/