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Overview |
Furman | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Furman | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $266 |
Diversity |
Furman | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Wofford 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,823 students)
Furman vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Wofford College?
- Furman University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Furman than Wofford College ($55,392.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Furman ($31,192 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 1.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,920 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Wofford College ($36,384 vs. $36,005)
Furman vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Furman vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Wofford College (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $304 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $25,747)
- Furman graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/