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Overview |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Furman | North Greenville University | ||
| 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 North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,125 students)
Furman vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or North Greenville University?
- Furman University is 134.8% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at Furman than North Greenville University ($55,392.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Furman ($11,705 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 37.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,000 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as North Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 35.1% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($36,384 vs. $26,941)
Furman vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or Furman .
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Furman (3.61)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or North Greenville 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 North Greenville University and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than North Greenville University (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $20,800 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $3,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,443)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/