The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Citadel is a public and Samford University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Samford University has more expensive tuition & fees ($38,144) than Citadel ($37,370).
  • It is harder to admit to Samford University than Citadel.
  • Both Citadel and Samford University have the same submitted SAT scores (1,170).
  • Samford University has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Citadel (24).
  • Samford University has more students with 5,682 students while Citadel has 3,721 students.
  • Citadel has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Samford University's ratio is 14 to 1.
  • Samford University has more full-time faculties with 362 faculties while Citadel has 208 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Samford University.
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Citadelvs.Samford University
Charleston, South CarolinaLocationBirmingham, Alabama
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$12,570
Out-Of-State$37,370
2024 Tuition & Fees$38,144
68%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$12,565Average Amount of Financial Aid$20,171
98.58 %Acceptance Rates83.26 %
30.53 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.97 %
1,170SAT Score1,170
24ACT Score26
70 %Graduation Rate77 %
16 %Transfer-out Rate-
84 %Retention Rate91 %
3,721Student Population5,682
208Number of Faculties362
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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