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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 855 students)
Furman vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Ferrum College?
- Furman University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Furman than Ferrum College ($55,392.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Furman ($25,558 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 14.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,230 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($36,384 vs. $26,580)
Furman vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Ferrum College (87% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,000)
- Furman University students graduate with a $2,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $28,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/