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Overview |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 887 students)
Furman vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Furman University is 80.4% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Furman than Dakota Wesleyan University ($55,392.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Furman ($19,825 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 103.3% lower than costs at Furman University ($7,450 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 72.5% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($36,384 vs. $21,097)
Furman vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Dakota Wesleyan University? 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (87% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,200)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,533)
- Furman graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/