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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Warren Wilson College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Furman | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 3, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | 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
- Furman University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Furman?
- Furman University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Furman than Warren Wilson College ($55,392.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than Furman ($28,086 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 25.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,050 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($36,384 vs. $26,012)
Warren Wilson vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Warren Wilson .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Furman (67%)
Warren Wilson vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Warren Wilson College (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,443)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/