Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia Elon Wofford College University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State| Auburn University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Auburn | Furman | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | furman.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Auburn | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $55,392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 |
Auburn | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Auburn | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Furman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,443 students)
Auburn vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Furman?
- Furman University is 433% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Furman than Auburn University ($55,392.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Furman ($25,271 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 1% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,998 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 271.6% larger than aid received Auburn University ($36,384 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Auburn .
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Auburn University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,443)
- Auburn graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/