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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Furman | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 2,505 students)
Furman vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or USC Aiken?
- Furman University is 456.9% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at Furman than University of South Carolina Aiken ($57,902.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Furman ($11,697 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 81.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($8,736 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 322.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($40,954 vs. $9,701)
Furman vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Furman (52.6%)
Furman vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (87% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $14,700 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,600)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/