| SHC vs. Samford |
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|---|---|---|
#187 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #134 in National Universities #1 in Alabama Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | 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 | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$23,270 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,144 |
| cheaper$7,854 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,604 |
| Less$13,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,171 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter72.63% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.26% |
| Lower15.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.97% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
| Smaller1,046 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,682 |
| Smaller933 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,672 |
| Smaller113 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,010 |
| Smaller128 | Online Student Population | Larger218 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower81% | 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: 1,032) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,356) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,288) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 114 | Number of faculties | 477 |
| Lower$61,385 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,724 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.