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Furman University
95.00
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STRONG FIT
Academic
39/40
Culture
27/30
Environment
20/20
Special
9/10
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Furman University
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| Overall Score |
95.00
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39/40
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27/30
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20/20
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9/10
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Top Strengths Comparison
Furman University
- 1 Perfect residential campus culture (95% on-campus) with strong school spirit - directly addresses desire for NOT a commuter school
- 2 Exceptional academic support with 11:1 ratio, 17-student classes, and discussion-based teaching - meets need for teacher support and smaller classes
- 3 Ideal location combining 750-acre nature-rich campus, proximity to Greenville downtown, and Blue Ridge Mountains access - balances urban and nature preferences
- 4 Outstanding climate with 217 sunny days and mild temperatures - perfect for student who loves sunshine and outdoor activities
- 5 Dance team with walk-on opportunities plus multiple dance involvement levels
- 6 Strong programs across ALL academic interests with 80%+ law school acceptance and PT school partnerships
- 7 85% internship participation and 93% career placement rates demonstrate exceptional applied learning and outcomes
Things to Consider
Furman University
- 1 High cost of attendance ($72,000 total annually) - run net price calculator immediately to determine actual cost with merit/need-based aid
- 2 Limited economic diversity (15% Pell Grant recipients) means predominantly affluent student body - consider cultural fit
- 3 Marketing is concentration within Business major rather than standalone major - verify this provides sufficient specialization depth
- 4 Moderate-conservative campus lean in conservative South Carolina - assess political/cultural comfort level
- 5 60/40 female/male gender ratio creates imbalance
- 6 Greek life at 35-40% has moderate social influence - while not overwhelming, it's a factor in social scene