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Overview |
Trinity College | Furman | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 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 17, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Furman?
- Trinity College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Trinity College than Furman University ($61,070.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Furman ($32,704 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 10% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,148 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 29% larger than aid received Furman University ($46,929 vs. $36,384)
Trinity College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $54,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,443)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/