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Elon Wofford College Clemson Whitman College Davidson Oxy Rhodes College Stanford Pomona Lewis and Clark Macalester College CofC| Reed College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Reed | Furman | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 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 |
Academics |
Reed | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $263 |
Diversity |
Reed | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Reed | 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 Reed based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Furman?
- Reed College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Reed than Furman University ($64,450.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Furman ($33,106 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 5.3% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,148 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Furman University ($47,864 vs. $36,384)
Reed vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Reed .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed 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 Reed.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Reed College (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $9,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,443)
- Reed graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More Reed 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/