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Samford vs. Elon

The following statements compare Samford University and Elon University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Elon's tuition ($46,958) is more expensive than Samford ($40,150).
  • Elon's acceptance rate (66.35%) is lower than Samford (82.36%).
  • Samford has higher yield (28.95%) than Elon (13.38%).
  • Elon's SAT score (1,200) is higher than Samford (1,150).
  • Elon's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Samford (14 to 1).
  • Elon (7,239 students) is larger than Samford (6,097 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Samford ($22,680) has higher amount of financial aid than Elon ($17,778).
  • Elon's graduation rate (84%) is higher than Samford (77%).
Samford University

Samford University

Private, 4 years • Birmingham, AL #105 National Universities, #1 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$40,150
Financial Aid
$22,680
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
82.36% Acceptance Rate
28.95% Yield
Enrollment
4,210 Undergraduate
1,887 Graduate
412 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
372 Faculties (full-time)
964 Staffs (full-time)
$91,754 Faculty Salary
$70,688 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Elon University

Elon University

Private, 4 years • Elon, NC #131 National Universities, #6 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$46,958
Financial Aid
$17,778
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
66.35% Acceptance Rate
13.38% Yield
Enrollment
6,452 Undergraduate
787 Graduate
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
497 Faculties (full-time)
1,451 Staffs (full-time)
$94,816 Faculty Salary
$73,734 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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