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Overview |
Furman | Trinity | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Furman | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $263 |
Diversity |
Furman | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Furman | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Trinity?
- Furman University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Furman than Trinity University ($55,392.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Furman ($30,038 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 7.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,134 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Trinity University ($36,384 vs. $33,614)
Furman vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Furman vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Trinity University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($25,443 vs. $25,500)
- Trinity University and Furman graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($263 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/