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Overview |
Furman | Bennington | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Furman | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1290/1413 | ||
| 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 |
Furman | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Furman | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Furman | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 867 students)
Furman vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Bennington than Furman University ($63,802.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Bennington ($32,901 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 17.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,868 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Furman University ($47,860 vs. $40,954)
Furman vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Bennington (48%)
Furman vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Bennington College (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $31,700)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/