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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College Wingate University CofC UofSC UNC Charlotte University of Richmond Georgia Denison| Queens University of Charlotte | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | Furman | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,790 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,790 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,488 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,178 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,713 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,357 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 2,949 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Sep 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Queens | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Queens | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Queens | 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 1,846 students)
Queens vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Furman?
- Furman University is 42% more expensive to attend than Queens for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $40,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Furman than Queens University of Charlotte ($57,902.00 vs. $40,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Queens University of Charlotte than Furman ($27,178 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 3.9% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($15,868 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Queens University of Charlotte ($40,954 vs. $29,713)
Queens vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Queens .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Furman (52.6%)
Queens vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,100)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/