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Overview |
UC | Furman | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
UC | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UC | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UC | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,443 students)
UC vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Furman?
- Furman University is 381.8% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at Furman than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($55,392.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Furman ($20,149 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 17.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,852 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 316.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($36,384 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or UC .
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Furman (3.61)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Furman (67%)
UC vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,700 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,443)
- UC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/