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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 5,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #213 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | samford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $35,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $35,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $31,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $20,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 4,337 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $232 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 74% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Samford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 5,682 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Samford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Samford University?
- Samford University is 253.3% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Samford University than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($35,750.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Samford University ($18,588 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 1.3% lower than costs at Samford University ($11,122 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 130.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($20,711 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Samford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Samford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samford University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 59 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Samford University (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Samford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $6,900 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $50,500)
- Samford University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Samford University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/