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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Furman | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 464 students)
Furman vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Sweet Briar College?
- Furman University is 144% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Furman than Sweet Briar College ($57,902.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Furman ($25,598 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 7.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,720 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 157.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($40,954 vs. $15,880)
Furman vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Furman (52.6%)
Furman vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Sweet Briar College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,700)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar 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/