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Overview |
Furman | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Furman | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Furman | University of Puget Sound | ||
| 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 University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,023 students)
Furman vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at University of Puget Sound than Furman University ($57,330.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than University of Puget Sound ($33,370 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Puget Sound are 5% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,430 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 12% larger than aid received University of Puget Sound ($36,384 vs. $32,482)
Furman vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or University of Puget Sound? 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 Puget Sound and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Puget Sound (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $3,300 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/