Samford vs. Western Carolina
The following statements compare Samford University and Western Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Samford's tuition ($38,144) is more expensive than Western Carolina ($8,532).
- Samford's acceptance rate (82.01%) is lower than Western Carolina (87.00%).
- Samford has higher yield (29.00%) than Western Carolina (13.00%).
- Samford's SAT score (1,160) is higher than Western Carolina (1,155).
- Samford's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Western Carolina (16 to 1).
- Western Carolina (11,635 students) is larger than Samford (5,682 students) with more enrolled students.
- Samford ($20,171) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Carolina ($4,444).
- Samford's graduation rate (77%) is higher than Western Carolina (60%).
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
$20,171
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
82.01% Acceptance Rate
29.00% Yield
Enrollment
3,672 Undergraduate
2,010 Graduate
218 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
362 Faculties (full-time)
960 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
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,532 In-State
$8,532 out-of-state
$8,532 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,444
Test Scores
1,155 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
87.00% Acceptance Rate
13.00% Yield
Enrollment
9,956 Undergraduate
1,679 Graduate
2,858 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
544 Faculties (full-time)
1,570 Staffs (full-time)
$70,834 Faculty Salary
$55,095 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,521 annual charge
-4,760 capacity
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