The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Samford University is a private (not-for-profit) and Citadel is a public 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 Samford University and Citadel have the same submitted SAT scores (1,170).
  • Samford University has higher submitted ACT score (26) 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 - Samford University and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
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Samford Universityvs.Citadel
Birmingham, AlabamaLocationCharleston, South Carolina
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
$38,1442024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,570
Out-Of-State$37,370
97%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$20,171Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,565
83.26 %Acceptance Rates98.58 %
26.97 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)30.53 %
1,170SAT Score1,170
26ACT Score24
77 %Graduation Rate70 %
-Transfer-out Rate16 %
91 %Retention Rate84 %
5,682Student Population3,721
362Number of Faculties208
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 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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