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Overview |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $235 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Kentucky?
- Samford University is 211% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Samford University than University of Kentucky ($35,750.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Samford University ($18,693 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 30.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,264 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of Kentucky (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 46.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($20,711 vs. $14,114)
Samford University vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 19 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of Kentucky (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $51,000)
- Samford University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,750)
- Samford University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/