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Overview |
Samford University | TROY | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 14,156 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #963 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $9,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $18,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $13,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
Samford University | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 7,035 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 6,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Samford University | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | TROY | ||
| 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
- Troy University is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or TROY?
- Samford University is 283.9% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Samford University than Troy University ($35,750.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Samford University ($13,187 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 48.2% lower than costs at Samford University ($7,599 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Troy University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 135.2% larger than aid received Troy University ($20,711 vs. $8,806)
Samford University vs. TROY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 116 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at TROY (23)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or TROY? 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 TROY and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Troy University (70% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $18,000 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $39,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/