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Overview |
Cornell College | Furman | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Cornell College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Cornell 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 Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Furman?
- Furman University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Furman than Cornell College ($55,392.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Furman ($25,686 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 39.3% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,872 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Furman University ($38,069 vs. $36,384)
Cornell College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Furman (67%)
Cornell College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Cornell College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,400)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/