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Elon University of Dayton Wofford College Clemson UC Davidson Rhodes College Miami JCU CofC UofSC University of Richmond| Xavier University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Xavier | Furman | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,443 students)
Xavier vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Furman?
- Furman University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Furman than Xavier University ($55,392.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Furman ($31,619 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 9.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,820 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Xavier University ($36,384 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Xavier .
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Furman (67%)
Xavier vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Xavier University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $200 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/