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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Ohio Wesleyan University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Furman | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
OWU | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 60% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Furman?
- Furman University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Furman than Ohio Wesleyan University ($55,392.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Furman ($27,311 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 10.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,745 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 1% larger than aid received Furman University ($36,757 vs. $36,384)
OWU vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $4,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,600)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/