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Overview |
Furman | Belmont | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Furman | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $225 |
Diversity |
Furman | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Furman | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Belmont?
- Furman University is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Furman than Belmont University ($55,392.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Belmont ($33,370 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 10.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,670 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 64.8% larger than aid received Belmont University ($36,384 vs. $22,080)
Furman vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Belmont University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $3,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,780 vs. $25,443)
- Belmont graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($225 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/