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Fairfield University Elon Wofford College Clemson Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI Davidson UConn Syracuse| Providence College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Providence | Furman | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 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 |
Providence | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Providence | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Providence | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Providence | 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
- Providence College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,443 students)
Providence vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Furman?
- Providence College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Providence than Furman University ($56,980.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Providence ($33,370 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 9.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,148 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Providence College ($36,384 vs. $30,971)
Providence vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Providence College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/