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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Lawrence Georgia Denison Auburn| Furman University | Beloit College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Beloit College | ||
| 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 Beloit College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 964 students)
Furman vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Beloit College than Furman University ($55,810.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Furman ($20,192 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 46.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,330 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Furman University ($46,725 vs. $36,384)
Furman vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Furman vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Beloit College? 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 Beloit College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Beloit College (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,900)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/