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Overview |
Furman | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Furman | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $180 |
Diversity |
Furman | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Furman | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,493 students)
Furman vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Whitman College than Furman University ($58,200.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Whitman College ($33,370 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 6.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,220 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Whitman College ($36,384 vs. $32,047)
Furman vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Furman vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Whitman College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,300)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $7,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,443)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($180 vs. $263)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/