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Elon Wofford College Clemson Sewanee Davidson Trinity Centre College CofC Hendrix College UofSC University of Richmond Denison| Furman University | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Furman | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $271 |
Diversity |
Furman | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Furman | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Rhodes College | ||
| 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 Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,008 students)
Furman vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Rhodes College?
- Furman University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Furman than Rhodes College ($55,392.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Furman ($30,672 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 23.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,296 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($36,384 vs. $35,712)
Furman vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Furman vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Rhodes College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $774 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,217)
- Furman graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/