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Overview |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Samford University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,430 students)
Samford University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Western New England University than Samford University ($41,750.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Samford University ($30,214 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 30.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($11,264 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Samford University ($24,781 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 82 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Western New England University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/