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Overview |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 5,791 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #213 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | samford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $37,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $37,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $32,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $21,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 4,541 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 3,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Samford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 5,791 students)
Alabama vs. Samford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Samford University?
- Samford University is 234.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Samford University than The University of Alabama ($37,144.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Samford University ($21,761 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 22% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,160 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 32.7% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($21,758 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. Samford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Samford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samford University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 19 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Samford University (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. Samford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Samford 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 Samford University and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than The University of Alabama (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $49,900)
- Samford University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,750)
- Samford University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/