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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Augustana Auburn| Knox College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Furman | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 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 | 1160/1420 | 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 |
Knox College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Knox 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 Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Furman?
- Furman University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Furman than Knox College ($55,392.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Furman ($26,882 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 46.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,326 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Furman University ($37,015 vs. $36,384)
Knox College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Furman (67%)
Knox College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox 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 Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Knox College (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,100)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/