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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Asbury University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Asbury University | Furman | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | 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
- Furman University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Furman?
- Furman University is 70% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Furman than Asbury University ($55,392.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Furman ($21,506 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 75.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($8,636 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Asbury University ($36,384 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Furman (67%)
Asbury University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Asbury University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,500)
- Furman University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $25,943)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University 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/