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Overview |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $218 |
Diversity |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Furman | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at University of Richmond than Furman University ($60,330.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Furman ($29,248 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 1.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,870 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 27.5% larger than aid received Furman University ($46,385 vs. $36,384)
Furman vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Furman .
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Furman vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Richmond (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $19,600 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $54,300)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $4,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,148 vs. $25,443)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($218 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/