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Overview |
Samford University | Louisville | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Samford University | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $203 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Louisville?
- Samford University is 190.1% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Samford University than University of Louisville ($35,750.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Samford University ($19,327 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 5.6% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,668 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of Louisville (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 69.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($20,711 vs. $12,216)
Samford University vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 3 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Samford University vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of Louisville (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/