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Overview |
Furman | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Maryville 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,069 students)
Furman vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Maryville College?
- Furman University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Furman than Maryville College ($55,392.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Furman ($21,583 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 20.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,616 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Maryville College ($36,384 vs. $30,782)
Furman vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Maryville College (87% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,500)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/