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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Westminster | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 1,214 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $40,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $40,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $28,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $28,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 2,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1148/1378 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Furman | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Furman | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Westminster | ||
| 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 Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 1,214 students)
Furman vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Westminster?
- Furman University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Furman than Westminster College ($57,902.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Furman ($28,156 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 34.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,770 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Westminster College ($40,954 vs. $28,677)
Furman vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Furman (52.6%)
Furman vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Westminster College (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $400 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,443)
- Westminster graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/