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Overview |
Berry College | Furman | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Berry College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Furman?
- Furman University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Furman than Berry College ($55,392.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Furman ($25,359 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 9.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,890 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Berry College ($36,384 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Berry College .
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Berry College (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $2,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,443)
- Berry College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/