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Overview |
Samford University | UT | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $264 |
Diversity |
Samford University | UT | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Samford University | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | UT | ||
| 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or UT?
- Samford University is 19% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Samford University than The University of Tampa ($35,750.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Samford University than UT ($31,803 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 8% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,264 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 47.6% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($20,711 vs. $14,034)
Samford University vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 70 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UT (3.5)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UT (26.3%)
Samford University vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or UT? 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 UT and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than The University of Tampa (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $5,600 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $51,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,057 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,557)
- Samford University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($232 vs. $264)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/