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Pratt Institute Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College MICA CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison| Rhode Island School of Design | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RISD | Furman | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,620 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | risd.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
RISD | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,435 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,435 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,234 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,800 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,480 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
RISD | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 888 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1525 | 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 |
RISD | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RISD | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
RISD | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
RISD | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 60% | ||
Campus |
RISD | 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
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 2,443 students)
RISD vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RISD or Furman?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at RISD than Furman University ($56,435.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than RISD ($33,370 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 0.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($15,148 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Rhode Island School of Design (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 3% larger than aid received Furman University ($37,480 vs. $36,384)
RISD vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RISD or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or RISD .
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than RISD (17.4%)
RISD vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RISD 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 RISD.
- The graduation rate at RISD is the same as at Furman University (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $3,200 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,100)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/