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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU Elon Wofford College Clemson USF USC Davidson| University of San Diego | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Furman | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $263 |
Diversity |
USD | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,443 students)
USD vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Furman?
- Furman University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Furman than University of San Diego ($55,392.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than USD ($33,370 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 12.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,148 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 0.1% larger than aid received Furman University ($36,408 vs. $36,384)
USD vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of San Diego (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $15,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $54,300)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,539 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,443)
- USD graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($236 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/