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Overview |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| 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 Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,327 students)
Samford University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Samford University is 31% more expensive to attend than Trevecca Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Samford University than Trevecca Nazarene University ($35,750.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than Samford University ($16,080 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 13.8% lower than costs at Samford University ($9,900 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Samford University ($21,013 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 136 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70.9%)
Samford University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Trevecca Nazarene University? 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Trevecca Nazarene University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Trevecca Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $45,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trevecca Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/