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Overview |
Samford University | UE | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $41,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $41,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $34,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 4,492 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Samford University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | UE | ||
| 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
- Samford University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 2,109 students)
Samford University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($41,400.00 vs. $37,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at UE than Samford University ($41,400.00 vs. $37,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Samford University ($21,611 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 17.4% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,160 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 59.3% larger than aid received Samford University ($34,661 vs. $21,758)
Samford University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 5 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UE (3.71)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than UE (77.6%)
Samford University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or UE? 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 UE and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of Evansville (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $11,400 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,000)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Samford University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/