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Overview |
Emory | Furman | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $263 |
Diversity |
Emory | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,443 students)
Emory vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Furman?
- Emory University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Emory than Furman University ($57,120.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Furman ($26,680 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 12.3% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,148 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Furman University ($48,914 vs. $36,384)
Emory vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Emory .
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Furman University (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $27,200 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $54,300)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,210 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($17,233 vs. $25,443)
- Emory graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($178 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/