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UofSC Clemson Elon Coastal Carolina Wofford College CSU Davidson Rhodes College USC Beaufort University of Richmond Winthrop University Georgia| College of Charleston | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Furman | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
CofC | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CofC | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 2,443 students)
CofC vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Furman?
- Furman University is 342.5% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Furman than College of Charleston ($55,392.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Furman ($21,120 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 16.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,986 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 283% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($36,384 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or CofC .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Furman (3.61)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Furman (67%)
CofC vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than College of Charleston (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,100 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,443)
- CofC 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 CofC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/