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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Elon Wofford College LSU Clemson| Florida State University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Furman | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $263 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | 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
- Florida State University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 2,443 students)
Florida State vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Furman?
- Furman University is 1,277.2% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.9% higher at Furman than Florida State University ($55,392.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Furman ($14,003 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 30.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,592 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 257.8% larger than aid received Florida State University ($36,384 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Florida State .
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Florida State University (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,443)
- Florida State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($214 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/