| Samford vs. Oakwood |
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|---|---|---|
#134 in National Universities #1 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,150 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$22,512 |
| expensive$21,797 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,516 |
| More$21,420 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,587 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier82.36% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.22% |
| Lower28.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.11% |
| 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 Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,097 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,226 |
| Larger4,210 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,177 |
| Larger1,887 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller49 |
| Larger412 | Online Student Population | Smaller74 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,227) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,288) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,358) |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 550 | Number of faculty | 165 |
| Higher$91,754 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$49,650 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.