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Overview |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Samford University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 3,855 students)
Samford University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or USC Aiken?
- Samford University is 257.2% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.1% higher at Samford University than University of South Carolina Aiken ($37,144.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Samford University ($11,697 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 39.2% lower than costs at Samford University ($8,736 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 124.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($21,758 vs. $9,701)
Samford University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 186 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
Samford University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $17,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $39,600)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/