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Overview |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 2,505 students)
Cedarville University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Furman?
- Furman University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Furman than Cedarville University ($57,902.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Furman ($27,047 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 74.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($9,094 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 105.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($40,954 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Furman (52.6%)
Cedarville University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Cedarville University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,443)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/