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Overview |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $247 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,621 students)
Samford University vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Fisher than Samford University ($36,748.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Samford University ($28,312 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 21.3% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($11,264 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 7% larger than aid received Samford University ($22,155 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 75 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Fisher (73%)
Samford University vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Samford University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $50,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,900)
- Samford University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($232 vs. $247)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/