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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson UT Dallas Rhodes College CofC Baylor UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison| Furman University | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Furman | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,328 students)
Furman vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or University of Dallas?
- Furman University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Furman than University of Dallas ($55,392.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Furman ($27,250 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 9.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,810 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($36,384 vs. $36,231)
Furman vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Furman .
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
Furman vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Dallas (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,443)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/