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Overview |
Furman | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Furman | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $196 |
Diversity |
Furman | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,704 students)
Furman vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Sewanee?
- Furman University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Furman than Sewanee The University of the South ($55,392.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sewanee The University of the South than Furman ($33,061 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sewanee The University of the South are 3.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,608 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($36,384 vs. $34,241)
Furman vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Furman .
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Furman vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Sewanee The University of the South (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $6,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,443)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/