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Loyola Marymount USD Elon Wofford College Clemson Oxy UCSC Pepperdine UC Davis USF SMU Chapman| Santa Clara University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCU | Furman | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
SCU | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,443 students)
SCU vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Furman?
- Santa Clara University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at SCU than Furman University ($56,880.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than SCU ($33,370 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 13% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($15,148 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 43.8% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($36,384 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or SCU .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Santa Clara University (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $27,600 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $54,300)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $3,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,443)
- SCU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/