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ECU Elon CofC Wofford College Clemson UofSC Davidson Rhodes College University of Richmond Winthrop University Georgia Denison| Furman University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 10,829 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $29,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $11,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $14,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $9,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 18,223 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 14,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1050/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $257 |
Diversity |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (10,829 students vs. 2,505 students)
Furman vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Coastal Carolina?
- Furman University is 405.3% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Furman than Coastal Carolina University ($57,902.00 vs. $29,448.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Furman ($14,453 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 39% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,418 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 312.1% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($40,954 vs. $9,939)
Furman vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Furman (52.6%)
Furman vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Coastal Carolina University (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($24,930 vs. $25,443)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($257 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/