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Overview |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 2,432 students)
Hamline University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Furman?
- Furman University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Furman than Hamline University ($57,902.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Furman ($22,759 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 31.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,030 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Hamline University ($40,954 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Furman (52.6%)
Hamline University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Hamline University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,300)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,443)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University 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/