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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Clark University Georgia Denison Auburn| Wheaton College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 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
- Furman University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Furman?
- Wheaton College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Wheaton College than Furman University ($59,750.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Furman ($32,863 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 2.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,800 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Furman University ($41,665 vs. $36,384)
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 Furman students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Furman (67%)
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 Furman is higher than Wheaton College (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $600 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,700)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton 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/