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Overview |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 5,791 students)
Samford University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Ole Miss?
- Samford University is 301.5% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Samford University than University of Mississippi ($37,144.00 vs. $26,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Samford University ($14,946 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 1% lower than costs at Samford University ($12,040 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 66.5% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($21,758 vs. $13,070)
Samford University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 44 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Samford University (82.2%)
Samford University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of Mississippi (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/