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Hope College Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC Wheaton College UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison| Calvin College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin College | Furman | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Calvin 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,443 students)
Calvin College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Furman?
- Furman University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Furman than Calvin College ($55,392.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Furman ($25,775 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 35.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,150 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Calvin College ($36,384 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Furman (67%)
Calvin College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin 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 Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Calvin College (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,000)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,449)
- Furman graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/