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Overview |
Clemson | Furman | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Clemson | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 2,443 students)
Clemson vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Furman?
- Furman University is 292.4% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Furman than Clemson University ($55,392.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Furman ($24,577 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 22.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,350 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 248.8% larger than aid received Clemson University ($36,384 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Clemson .
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson 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 Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Clemson University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $54,300)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $3,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,443)
- Clemson graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/