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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC Calvin University UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Pepperdine| Wheaton College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 2,505 students)
Wheaton College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Furman?
- Furman University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Furman than Wheaton College ($57,902.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Furman ($31,346 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 28.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,390 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 62.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($40,954 vs. $25,196)
Wheaton College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Furman (52.6%)
Wheaton College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is the same as at Furman University (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates of Wheaton College and Furman have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($54,300 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $2,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,443)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/