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Overview |
Elon | Furman | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
Elon | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,443 students)
Elon vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Furman?
- Furman University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Furman than Elon University ($55,392.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Elon ($33,370 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 9.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,886 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 162.1% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,384 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Furman (67%)
Elon vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Elon University (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,300)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,443)
- Elon graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/