Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Elon Miami Wofford College Clemson Ohio State Davidson Kent State Rhodes College UC Wright State CofC WVU| Ohio University Main Campus | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Ohio University | Furman | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | furman.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Ohio University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $55,392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 |
Ohio University | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Ohio University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 88% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,443 students)
Ohio University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Furman?
- Furman University is 314.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at Furman than Ohio University Main Campus ($55,392.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Furman ($20,207 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 22.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,336 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 286.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($36,384 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Furman (67%)
Ohio University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,443)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/