| Samford vs. Faulkner |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#134 in National Universities #1 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #98 in Federal Region IV Universities #17 in Alabama Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,150 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$23,920 |
| expensive$21,797 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,050 |
| More$21,420 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,251 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier82.36% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.07% |
| Lower28.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.31% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,097 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,086 |
| Larger4,210 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,758 |
| Larger1,887 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,328 |
| Smaller412 | Online Student Population | Larger1,472 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| 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: 704) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,288) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 550 | Number of faculty | 257 |
| Higher$91,754 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,252 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.