Samford vs Campbell

Samford University and Campbell University, both esteemed private institutions in the southeastern United States, offer distinct educational experiences. Samford, located in Homewood, Alabama, boasts a lower acceptance rate (58%) compared to Campbell's 73% in Buies Creek, North Carolina. While Samford's student body is predominantly white (77%), Campbell's is more diverse, with a significant Hispanic population (17%). Both universities excel in certain academic areas; Samford is known for its strong nursing and business programs, while Campbell shines in pharmacy and engineering. With comparable graduation rates hovering around 70%, both institutions ensure their students are well-prepared for their future careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique offerings and make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Campbell University	Samford University
Overview
Location	Buies Creek, North Carolina	Birmingham, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	87.3%	83.9%
Application fees	$35	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $35
SAT range	1030 - 1230	1100 - 1290
ACT range	19 - 25	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%	22.0%
Students submitting ACT score	52.0%	66.0%
Total number of applicants	4,142	4,217
Total number of admissions given out	3,614	3,537
Admitted students who chose to enroll	562	920
Yield rate	15.6%	26.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,800	$53,100
Average net price	$23,163	$31,871
Tuition	$35,580	$34,410
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,425 Meal plan: $6,200	Room/dormitory: $6,150 Meal plan: $5,110
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $30,603	99.0% Average amount $19,443
Students receiving federal student loan	54.0% Average amount $5,478	31.0% Average amount $5,320
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $14,959	6.0% Average amount $19,317

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,325 Men 47.5% Women 52.5%	3,607 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%
Graduate students	2,297 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%	2,151 Men 32.3% Women 67.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	20.3%	73.0%
International students	2.0%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,824	2,375
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina Virginia Florida Pennsylvania South Carolina	Alabama Georgia Tennessee Texas Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Legal Profession Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Legal Profession Business Education Family and Consumer Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.0%	78.9%
Dropout rate	8.7%	20.9%
Transferred out	34.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $104,272 Year 2: $117,337 Year 3: $121,853 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,098 Year 2: $102,642 Year 3: $111,833 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,365 Year 2: $54,810 Year 3: $71,668 Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,965 Year 2: $62,632 Year 3: $62,961 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,935 Year 2: $51,607 Year 3: $58,510 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $49,623 Year 2: $44,508 Year 3: $57,056 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,737 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $56,134 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,469 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $52,661 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,499 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $47,920 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,718 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $47,777	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $109,542 Year 2: $120,880 Year 3: $122,995 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,811 Year 2: $99,380 Year 3: $104,909 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $86,528 Year 2: $91,363 Year 3: $88,884 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,304 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $67,171 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,217 Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $64,364 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $47,785 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $61,547 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,967 Year 2: $54,851 Year 3: $57,875 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,355 Year 2: $54,948 Year 3: $54,480 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,947 Year 2: $39,585 Year 3: $46,442 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,337 Year 2: $43,638 Year 3: $46,369

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