| Kansas vs. Samford |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#206 in National Universities #8 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in Federal Region IV Universities #1 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,700 Kansas Residents $29,412 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,144 |
| expensive$11,574 Kansas Residents $26,236 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,604 |
| Less$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,171 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier87.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.26% |
| Favorable31.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.97% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,708 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,682 |
| Larger19,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,672 |
| Larger7,467 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,010 |
| Larger2,593 | Online Student Population | Smaller218 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,288) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 2,652 | Number of faculties | 477 |
| Higher$100,439 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,724 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.