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Overview |
Union College | Furman | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 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 |
Union College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Union College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Union College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Furman?
- Union College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Union College than Furman University ($63,603.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Union College ($33,370 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 4.1% lower than costs at Union College ($15,148 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Furman University ($37,530 vs. $36,384)
Union College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Union College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/