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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Rhodes College CofC UofSC BC Duke Villanova| Wake Forest University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Furman | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 2,505 students)
Wake Forest vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Furman?
- Wake Forest University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Wake Forest than Furman University ($63,608.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Furman ($27,790 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 12.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,868 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Furman University ($55,090 vs. $40,954)
Wake Forest vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Wake Forest .
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Furman University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $22,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $54,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,443)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/