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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC Bradley University of Richmond Carthage Georgia Denison| Furman University | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Augustana | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Augustana | ||
| 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 2,349 students)
Furman vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Augustana?
- Furman University is 16% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Furman than Augustana College ($55,392.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Furman ($24,660 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 28.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,782 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Augustana College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Augustana College ($36,384 vs. $34,946)
Furman vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Furman vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Augustana College (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/