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Overview |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,470 students)
Samford University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Samford University ($49,886.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Samford University ($27,193 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 23.2% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($11,264 vs. $13,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 87.3% larger than aid received Samford University ($38,787 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 27 points higher than at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (1135)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Saint Edward's University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $2,300 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $55,100)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,771 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,271)
- Samford University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/