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Overview |
Louisville | Furman | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $263 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,443 students)
Louisville vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Furman?
- Furman University is 349.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Furman than University of Louisville ($55,392.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Furman ($19,327 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 42% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,668 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 197.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($36,384 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Louisville .
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Furman (67%)
Louisville vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Louisville (87% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,787 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,443)
- Louisville graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($203 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/