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Elon Wofford College Clemson PLNU Davidson Rhodes College Pepperdine CofC UofSC University of Richmond Biola University Georgia| Westmont College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Furman | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 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 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $263 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | 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 Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Furman?
- Furman University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Furman than Westmont College ($55,392.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Furman ($33,112 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 4% lower than costs at Westmont College ($15,148 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Westmont College ($36,384 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Furman (67%)
Westmont College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College 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 Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Westmont College (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $300 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $54,300)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $320 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($25,123 vs. $25,443)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($259 vs. $263)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/