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Overview |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $263 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Furman?
- Connecticut College is 13% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Connecticut College than Furman University ($62,620.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Connecticut College ($33,370 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 14.1% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($15,148 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Connecticut College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($36,384 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Connecticut College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $54,300)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $1,893 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,550 vs. $25,443)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($243 vs. $263)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/