- Samford University is a private school while East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public school.
- Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL and ETSU is located in Johnson City, TN.
- Samford University has more expensive tuition of $38,144 than ETSU ($13,790).
- Samford University has tighter acceptance rate of 83.19% than ETSU (85.47%).
- Samford University has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than ETSU (1,060).
- ETSU is larger with 13,483 students than Samford University (5,682 students).
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| #1 in Alabama | Rankings | #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Birmingham, AL | Location | Johnson City, TN |
| Known as | ETSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,144 | Undergraduate | $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state |
| $22,604 | Graduate | $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state |
| $20,171 | Financial Aid | $7,272 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 83.19% | Acceptance Rate | 85.47% |
| 27.05% | Yield | 29.36% |
| 1,170 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,682 | Total Students | 13,483 |
| 3,672 | Undergraduate | 10,554 |
| 2,010 | Graduate | 2,929 |
| 218 | Online Enrollment | 2,026 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $59,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| 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: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 362 Full-time 115 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 773 Full-time 265 Part-time |
| 960 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $83,241 for Faculties $65,984 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time |