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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond SCAD Georgia Denison Auburn| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Furman | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNCSA | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Furman?
- Furman University is 752.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at Furman than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($55,392.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Furman ($11,251 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 17.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,902 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 234.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,384 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or UNCSA .
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $15,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,100)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/