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Overview |
Samford University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Samford University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Samford University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Wilkes | ||
| 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 5,207 students)
Samford University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Wilkes than Samford University ($39,134.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Samford University ($27,918 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 40.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,264 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Samford University ($29,441 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 109 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Wilkes University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $800 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/