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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Berea College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berea College | Furman | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,600 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,600 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,892 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,379 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,923 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berea College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,073 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 678 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1156/1335 | 1260/1425 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berea College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $263 |
Diversity |
Berea College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Berea College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 1,487 students)
Berea College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or Furman?
- Furman University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Berea College for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $48,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Furman than Berea College ($57,902.00 vs. $48,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than Furman ($4,379 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 101.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($7,892 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berea College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Furman University ($51,923 vs. $40,954)
Berea College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Berea College .
- Accepted freshman Berea College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Berea College (32.7%)
Berea College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea College or Furman? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Furman and Berea College.
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $19,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($5,800 vs. $25,443)
- Berea College graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($59 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/