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Elon Wofford College Clemson Butler Davidson Rhodes College Denison CofC UofSC University of Richmond Purdue Georgia| DePauw University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | Furman | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
DePauw | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $263 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 60% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Furman?
- Furman University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Furman than DePauw University ($55,392.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Furman ($29,486 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 5.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,400 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Furman University ($41,067 vs. $36,384)
DePauw vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than DePauw University (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $145 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,443 vs. $25,588)
- Furman graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($263 vs. $264)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/