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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Gordon College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon College | Furman | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,628 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,010 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,010 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,483 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,280 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1086/1313 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gordon College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gordon College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | 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
- Furman University is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,628 students)
Gordon College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or Furman?
- Furman University is 113% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at Furman than Gordon College ($55,392.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Furman ($24,483 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 24.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,150 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 139.7% larger than aid received Gordon College ($36,384 vs. $15,181)
Gordon College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Gordon College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Furman (67%)
Gordon College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon College 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Gordon College (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/