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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Hollins College | ||
| 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 Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 782 students)
Furman vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Hollins College?
- Furman University is 40% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Furman than Hollins University ($57,902.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Furman ($23,444 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 3% lower than costs at Furman University ($15,400 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 19% larger than aid received Hollins University ($40,954 vs. $34,404)
Furman vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Furman (52.6%)
Furman vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Hollins 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 Hollins College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Hollins University (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,600)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/