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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College SPU CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn| Furman University | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | PLU | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Furman | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $266 |
Diversity |
Furman | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Furman | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or PLU?
- Furman University is 12% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Furman than Pacific Lutheran University ($55,392.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Furman ($24,825 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 28.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,826 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Furman University ($36,435 vs. $36,384)
Furman vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Furman .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Furman (3.61)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or PLU? 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 PLU and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $2,000 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $357 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($25,443 vs. $25,800)
- Furman graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/