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Birmingham, AL · Tuskegee, AL
| Samford University | Tuskegee University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $32,622/yr | $35,013/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,716/yr | $34,324/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,500 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,812/yr | $34,069/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $31,527/yr | $34,855/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $34,206/yr | $37,772/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $36,235/yr | $36,778/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $207/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,056/yr | $9,980/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $21,106/yr | $11,072/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,903/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,335/yr | $8,783/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,456/yr | $43,454/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,150/yr | $25,386/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,150/yr | $25,386/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 11% | 58% |
| Students taking federal loans | 27% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 49% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1250 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1201 | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–28 | 18–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–30 · Math 19–26 | English 17–25 · Math 18–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,541 | 11,742 |
| Students accepted | 3,734 | 3,690 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,080 | 859 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 27% | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 66% | 70% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 77% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 93% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,469/yr | $49,641/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,802–$91,693 | $26,919–$78,316 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 77% | 69% |
| White students graduating | 78% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 69% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 74% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 58% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,466/yr | $38,332/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 62% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 26% |
| Pell students who graduate | 66% | 98% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 63% | 41% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,932/yr | $44,811/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Visual & Performing Arts 7% | Health Professions 19% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 30% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Engineering — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 4% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $156,772/yr | Veterinary Medicine — $95,881/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.1% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,206 | 2,630 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,887 | 462 |
| Average professor pay | $10,188/mo | $7,397/mo |
| Full-time professors | 99% | 92% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $87,745 | $35,336 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Tuskegee, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1841 | 1880 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| Men | 35% | 38% |
| Women | 65% | 62% |
| White students | 85% | 0.6% |
| Black students | 4.8% | 82% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 13% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 14% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,043/yr | $13,438/yr |
| Endowment | $470.0M | $164.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,375 | 1,500 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,558/yr | $5,376/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,602/yr | $5,304/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 388 | 345 |
| Athletic scholarships | $10.5M | $1.4M |
| Athletics budget | $23.9M | $5.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $27.1M | $5.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $255,128 | $89,812 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.