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Elon Denison Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC Oberlin Kalamazoo College UofSC University of Richmond Georgia| The College of Wooster | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wooster | Furman | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Wooster | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Furman?
- The College of Wooster is 3% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Wooster than Furman University ($57,050.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Furman ($28,976 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 12.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,500 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 16.3% larger than aid received Furman University ($42,315 vs. $36,384)
Wooster vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Wooster .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than The College of Wooster (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,200)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/