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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,443 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Furman?
- Gettysburg College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Furman University ($61,760.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Gettysburg College ($33,370 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 1.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,930 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Furman University ($43,239 vs. $36,384)
Gettysburg College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Gettysburg College .
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Gettysburg College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $54,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,443)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/