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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Georgetown College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Furman?
- Furman University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Furman than Georgetown College ($55,392.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Furman ($15,152 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 35.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,210 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Furman University ($40,308 vs. $36,384)
Georgetown College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Georgetown College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Furman (67%)
Georgetown College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or Furman? 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 Furman and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Georgetown College (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/