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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Furman | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Furman?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Furman University ($60,350.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($33,370 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 11.6% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,148 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 21.8% larger than aid received Furman University ($44,331 vs. $36,384)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Furman (67%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $5,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/