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Overview |
Samford University | Union University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Samford University | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $256 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 2,731 students)
Samford University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Union University?
- Samford University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Samford University than Union University ($35,750.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Samford University ($28,585 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 4.9% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,740 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Samford University ($28,520 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 1 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Union University (52.6%)
Samford University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Union 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 Union University and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Union University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,200)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,840)
- Samford University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University 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/