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Overview |
Samford University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Samford University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % 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 | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Memphis?
- Samford University is 328% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Samford University than University of Memphis ($35,750.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Samford University ($13,873 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 11.2% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,126 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of Memphis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 115.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($20,711 vs. $9,625)
Samford University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 133 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of Memphis (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $42,200)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Samford University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/