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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | - | ||
Campus |
Furman | Aquinas College | ||
| 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 342 students)
Furman vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Aquinas College?
- Furman University is 159.4% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.4% higher at Furman than Aquinas College ($55,392.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Furman ($20,892 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 71.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($8,850 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 183.8% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($36,384 vs. $12,820)
Furman vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Furman vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Aquinas College (87% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,443)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/