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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 2,301 students)
Furman vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Viterbo?
- Furman University is 83.2% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Furman than Viterbo University ($57,902.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Furman ($23,901 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 48.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,680 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 101.6% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($40,954 vs. $20,319)
Furman vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Furman (52.6%)
Furman vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Viterbo University (87% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/