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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | St John's College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Furman | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.74 | ||
| 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 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Furman | St John's 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 439 students)
Furman vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or St John's College?
- Furman University is 53.7% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Furman than St John's College ($55,392.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Furman ($29,265 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 3% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,710 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than St John's College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 62.3% larger than aid received St John's College ($36,384 vs. $22,423)
Furman vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than St John's College (54.1%)
Furman vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or St John's 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 St John's College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than St John's College (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $18,700 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,600)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/