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