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Overview |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,674 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udayton.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,170 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,170 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,390 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,920 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,864 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 13,969 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1158/1363 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of Dayton | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 2,443 students)
University of Dayton vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dayton or Furman?
- Furman University is 20% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Furman than University of Dayton ($55,392.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Furman ($30,590 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($15,148 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 14% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($36,384 vs. $31,920)
University of Dayton vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dayton or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or University of Dayton .
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Furman (3.61)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Furman (67%)
University of Dayton vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dayton 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 University of Dayton.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Dayton (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $3,000 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/