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Overview |
Samford University | UNO | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 6,601 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $10,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Samford University | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 4,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 960/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Samford University | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $170 |
Diversity |
Samford University | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | UNO | ||
| 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 New Orleans is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (6,601 students vs. 5,791 students)
Samford University vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or UNO?
- Samford University is 509.9% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240% higher at Samford University than University of New Orleans ($37,144.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Samford University ($11,190 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 0.1% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($12,160 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 101.1% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($21,758 vs. $10,822)
Samford University vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 128 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than UNO (66.8%)
Samford University vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or UNO? 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 UNO and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of New Orleans (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $14,700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($170 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/