Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Samford's yield is 9 pts higher than Hope's
Yield rate - 2
Hope's SAT midpoint is 60 points higher than Samford's
SAT midpoint - 3
Hope admits 79% vs. 82% at Samford
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- SamfordAccessible
- HopeSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SamfordTest-optional
- HopeTest-optional
How they read a record
Samford
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Hope
is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 76% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Samford | Hope |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why