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Overview |
Denison | Furman | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Denison | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Denison | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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
- Furman University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 2,405 students)
Denison vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Furman?
- Denison University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Denison than Furman University ($64,000.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Denison ($32,901 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 3% lower than costs at Furman University ($15,400 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Denison University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Denison University ($40,954 vs. $34,723)
Denison vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Denison University (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/