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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Bellarmine University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Furman | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 2,443 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Furman?
- Furman University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Furman than Bellarmine University ($55,392.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Furman ($22,813 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 55.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($9,714 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($36,384 vs. $36,264)
Bellarmine University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Furman (67%)
Bellarmine University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Bellarmine University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,443)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/