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Overview |
Samford University | UTC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Samford University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
Samford University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Samford University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or UTC?
- Samford University is 347.3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Samford University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($35,750.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Samford University ($14,417 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 18.6% lower than costs at Samford University ($9,500 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 122.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($20,711 vs. $9,309)
Samford University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 75 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UTC (3.61)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UTC (82.6%)
Samford University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or UTC? 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 UTC and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $16,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/