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Overview |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 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 | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $263 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Furman?
- Scripps College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Scripps College than Furman University ($60,494.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Scripps College ($33,370 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 30.8% lower than costs at Scripps College ($15,148 vs. $19,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Scripps College ($36,384 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College 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 Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Furman University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $11,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,443)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/