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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Wesleyan University Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn| Wesley College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Furman?
- Furman University is 105.7% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Furman than Wesley College ($55,392.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 27.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,864 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($36,384 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Wesley College (87% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,000)
- Furman University students graduate with a $3,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $29,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/