- Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) is a public school while Samford University is a private school.
- Citadel is located in Charleston, SC and Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL.
- Samford University has more expensive tuition of $38,144 than Citadel ($37,370).
- Citadel has tighter acceptance rate of 81.07% than Samford University (83.19%).
- Samford University has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Citadel (1,170).
- Samford University is larger with 5,682 students than Citadel (3,721 students).
Citadel Military College of South Carolina View More Rivals | Samford University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in South Carolina | Rankings | #1 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Birmingham, AL |
Citadel| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,570 South Carolina residents $37,370 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,144 |
| $12,690 South Carolina residents $18,540 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,604 |
| $12,565 | Financial Aid | $20,171 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 81.07% | Acceptance Rate | 83.19% |
| 32.07% | Yield | 27.05% |
| 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,721 | Total Students | 5,682 |
| 2,695 | Undergraduate | 3,672 |
| 1,026 | Graduate | 2,010 |
| 616 | Online Enrollment | 218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $59,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375) $6,336 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 208 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 362 Full-time 115 Part-time |
| 641 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 960 Full-time 209 Part-time |
| $81,176 for Faculties $62,227 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,241 for Faculties $65,984 Part-time |