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Belmont Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College Samford University CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison| Furman University | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Furman | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Furman | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Lipscomb?
- Furman University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Furman than Lipscomb University ($55,392.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Furman ($27,937 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 7.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,036 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 49.1% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($36,384 vs. $24,404)
Furman vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Lipscomb University (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $4,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,443)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/