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Overview |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 4,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1028/1203 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 4,243 students)
Samford University vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or SBTS?
- Samford University is 201.1% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.1% higher at Samford University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($37,144.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than Samford University ($19,873 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 49.3% lower than costs at Samford University ($8,142 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 1,270.2% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($21,758 vs. $1,588)
Samford University vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Samford University .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Samford University (82.2%)
Samford University vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Samford University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/