Alabama State vs. Samford
Both Alabama State University and Samford University are 4 years schools located in Alabama. The following statements compare Alabama State University and Samford University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Samford's tuition ($38,144) is more expensive than Alabama State ($19,576).
- Samford's acceptance rate (82.23%) is lower than Alabama State (95.64%).
- Samford has higher yield (28.92%) than Alabama State (18.60%).
- Samford's SAT score (1,160) is higher than Alabama State (966).
- Samford's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Alabama State (16 to 1).
- Samford (5,791 students) is larger than Alabama State (3,870 students) with more enrolled students.
- Samford ($21,420) has higher amount of financial aid than Alabama State ($10,199).
- Samford's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Alabama State (30%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,248 In-State
$19,576 out-of-state
$19,576 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,199
Test Scores
966 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
95.64% Acceptance Rate
18.60% Yield
Enrollment
3,322 Undergraduate
548 Graduate
504 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
205 Faculties (full-time)
754 Staffs (full-time)
$69,310 Faculty Salary
$51,347 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,500 annual charge
-2,079 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,190 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,144
Financial Aid
$21,420
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
82.23% Acceptance Rate
28.92% Yield
Enrollment
3,832 Undergraduate
1,959 Graduate
66 Online Students
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
372 Faculties (full-time)
964 Staffs (full-time)
$83,241 Faculty Salary
$65,984 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,558 annual charge
-2,375 capacity
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