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Overview |
Davidson | Furman | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Davidson | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $263 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Furman?
- Davidson College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Davidson than Furman University ($56,550.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Furman ($26,704 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 4% lower than costs at Davidson College ($15,148 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Furman University ($46,496 vs. $36,384)
Davidson vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Davidson .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Furman University (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $54,300)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $8,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,443)
- Davidson graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($175 vs. $263)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/