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Loyola Marymount Chapman USD Elon Wofford College Clemson Oxy SCU USC Davidson UCLA UCSB| Pepperdine University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Furman | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,030 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,390 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,390 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,560 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,804 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,466 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,585 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1285/1480 | 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 |
Pepperdine | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | 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
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 2,443 students)
Pepperdine vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Furman?
- Pepperdine University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Pepperdine than Furman University ($62,390.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Pepperdine ($33,370 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 22.5% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($15,148 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($36,384 vs. $32,348)
Pepperdine vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Pepperdine .
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Pepperdine vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Pepperdine University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/