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Overview |
Furman | UofSC | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Furman | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Furman | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Furman | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or UofSC?
- Furman University is 350.8% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Furman than University of South Carolina Columbia ($55,392.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Furman ($22,427 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 28.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,780 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 428.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($36,384 vs. $6,880)
Furman vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Furman .
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Furman vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $2,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,443)
- UofSC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/