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Overview |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.67 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $272 |
Diversity |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Gonzaga?
- Furman University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Furman than Gonzaga University ($55,392.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Gonzaga ($33,370 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 9.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,794 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($36,384 vs. $27,601)
Furman vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Gonzaga University (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $951 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,394)
- Furman graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($263 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/