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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College St Olaf CofC UofSC University of Richmond Oberlin Beloit College Georgia| Furman University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $282 |
Diversity |
Furman | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,426 students)
Furman vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Lawrence?
- Furman University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Furman than Lawrence University ($55,392.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Furman ($26,368 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 31.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,520 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Furman University ($40,089 vs. $36,384)
Furman vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Lawrence University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,600)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,907 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,350)
- Furman graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($263 vs. $282)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/