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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Johnson C Smith University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Furman | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
JCSU | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $263 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 60% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Furman?
- Furman University is 217% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217% higher at Furman than Johnson C Smith University ($55,392.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Furman ($20,045 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 113.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($7,100 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 181.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($36,384 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 1.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Johnson C Smith University (87% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $24,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $30,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $6,607 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,443 vs. $32,050)
- Furman graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($263 vs. $331)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/