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Overview |
Oberlin | Furman | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $263 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oberlin | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,443 students)
Oberlin vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Furman?
- Oberlin College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Oberlin than Furman University ($61,106.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Oberlin ($33,370 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 21.4% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,148 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($36,384 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Furman University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,900)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,136 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,579)
- Furman graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin 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/