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15 schools closest to Samford University (Trajecta Score 54) — neighbors in Alabama first, then the closest schools nationally by Trajecta Score, a 0–100 measure built from College Scorecard and IPEDS data.
Samford University's full data page| # | College | Location | Admit rate | SAT range | Avg net price | Earnings (10yr) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Samford University (this school) | Birmingham, AL | 82% | 1070–1250 | $32,622 | $58k | 54 |
| 1 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Open | Birmingham, AL | 88% | 1210–1450 | $18,749 | $55k | 53 |
| 2 | The University of Alabama Open | Tuscaloosa, AL | 77% | 1170–1400 | $22,420 | $59k | 54 |
| 3 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Open | Huntsville, AL | 69% | 1210–1410 | $18,796 | $62k | 56 |
| 4 | University of Montevallo Moderate | Montevallo, AL | 54% | — | $17,683 | $43k | 46 |
| 5 | Tuskegee University Moderate | Tuskegee, AL | 49% | — | $35,013 | $50k | 45 |
| 6 | University of South Alabama Open | Mobile, AL | 71% | 970–1190 | $17,648 | $49k | 45 |
| 7 | Siena College Open | Loudonville, NY | 69% | 1110–1360 | $33,733 | $76k | 54 |
| 8 | St. John's University-New York Open | Queens, NY | 83% | 1150–1340 | $29,999 | $70k | 54 |
| 9 | Truman State University Open | Kirksville, MO | 84% | 1170–1370 | $12,780 | $56k | 54 |
| 10 | University of Dallas Moderate | Irving, TX | 53% | 1120–1370 | $22,610 | $58k | 54 |
| 11 | California State University-Fresno Open | Fresno, CA | 95% | — | $7,000 | $61k | 53 |
| 12 | California State University-Sacramento Open | Sacramento, CA | 94% | — | $9,338 | $65k | 53 |
| 13 | Drew University Open | Madison, NJ | 68% | 1103–1338 | $24,280 | $64k | 54 |
| 14 | Lewis & Clark College Open | Portland, OR | 78% | — | $36,013 | $62k | 53 |
| 15 | Stonehill College Open | Easton, MA | 66% | — | $33,016 | $78k | 54 |
How these are picked: schools in Alabama with the closest Trajecta Score come first, then the closest schools nationally — deterministic, from College Scorecard / IPEDS data, never opinion surveys. SAT ranges are 25th–75th percentiles of enrolled students; net price is the average across aid recipients. How the ranking works →