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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Coastal Carolina Georgia Denison Auburn| Furman University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Furman | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Winthrop University?
- Furman University is 261.9% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Furman than Winthrop University ($55,392.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Furman ($17,008 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 44.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,488 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 180.7% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($36,384 vs. $12,961)
Furman vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Winthrop University (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,500)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/