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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | PHC | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Furman | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
Furman | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Furman | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 409 students)
Furman vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or PHC?
- Furman University is 95% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Furman than Patrick Henry College ($55,392.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Furman ($26,095 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 37.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,020 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 168.9% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($36,384 vs. $13,531)
Furman vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Furman .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Furman (3.61)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or PHC? 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 PHC and Furman.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/