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Overview |
UNCW | Furman | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 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 |
UNCW | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNCW | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 2,443 students)
UNCW vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Furman?
- Furman University is 1,146.7% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.6% higher at Furman than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($55,392.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Furman ($18,709 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 25% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,120 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 485.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($36,384 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or UNCW .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Furman (67%)
UNCW vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $9,600 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,443)
- UNCW graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/