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Hope College Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC Wheaton College UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison| Calvin University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin University | Furman | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14% | ||
| 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 | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Calvin University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | 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 University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 5% | ||
| 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 University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,364 students vs. 2,505 students)
Calvin University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Furman?
- Furman University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Furman than Calvin University ($57,902.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Furman ($26,374 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 32.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,950 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Calvin University ($40,954 vs. $27,189)
Calvin University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Calvin University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Furman (52.6%)
Calvin University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Calvin University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Calvin University 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 University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,449)
- Furman graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University 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/