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AU Georgetown Elon Wofford College Clemson Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Davidson| George Washington University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Furman | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 60% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Furman | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,443 students)
George Washington vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Furman?
- George Washington University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at George Washington than Furman University ($62,110.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than George Washington ($33,370 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 3.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,148 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 3.2% larger than aid received George Washington University ($36,384 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Furman? 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 Furman and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than George Washington University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $26,200 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $54,300)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($24,962 vs. $25,443)
- George Washington graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/