Samford vs. Citadel |
#134 in National Universities #1 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region IV Universities #7 in South Carolina Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
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 |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$38,144 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,570 South Carolina Residents $37,370 Out-of-State |
expensive$22,604 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,690 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State |
More$20,171 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,565 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,170 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
Tighter83.26% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.58% |
Lower26.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.53% |
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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores 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 | ||
Larger5,682 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,721 |
Larger3,672 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,695 |
Larger2,010 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,026 |
Smaller218 | Online Student Population | Larger616 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,288) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
477 | Number of faculties | 311 |
Lower$82,724 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,550 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.