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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Washington College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Furman | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 |
Washington College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Furman?
- Furman University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Furman than Washington College ($55,392.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Furman ($31,650 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 9.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,834 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 2% larger than aid received Washington College ($36,384 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Furman (67%)
Washington College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,443)
- Washington College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/