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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Webb Institute | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
| Location | Glen Cove, NY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 102 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webb.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,075 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,075 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,744 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,291 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 38 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 65.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $263 |
Diversity |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Webb Institute | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 102 students)
Webb Institute vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webb Institute or Furman?
- Furman University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Webb Institute for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $55,075.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Furman than Webb Institute ($55,392.00 vs. $55,075.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Furman ($19,744 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 8.3% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,990 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Webb Institute as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 54.7% larger than aid received Furman University ($56,291 vs. $36,384)
Webb Institute vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webb Institute or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Webb Institute .
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Webb Institute (20.8%)
Webb Institute vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webb Institute 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 Webb Institute.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/