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Overview |
ASU | Furman | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
ASU | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,443 students)
ASU vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Furman?
- Furman University is 1,205.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at Furman than Appalachian State University ($55,392.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Furman ($13,084 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 30.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,582 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 388.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($36,384 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or ASU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Furman (3.61)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Furman (67%)
ASU vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Appalachian State University (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $12,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $4,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,443)
- ASU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/