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Overview |
Oxy | Furman | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $263 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Oxy | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Furman?
- Occidental College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Oxy than Furman University ($59,970.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Oxy ($33,370 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 14.4% lower than costs at Occidental College ($15,148 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Occidental College ($36,384 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Oxy students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Occidental College (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $54,300)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $1,791 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,443)
- Oxy graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($244 vs. $263)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/