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Overview |
Samford University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Samford University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 5,416 students)
Samford University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Samford University ($50,624.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Samford University than Widener University-Main Campus ($31,803 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 34.9% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($11,264 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 56.5% larger than aid received Samford University ($32,412 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 130 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/