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Overview |
F&M | Furman | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
F&M | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 60% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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
- Furman University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Furman?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at F&M than Furman University ($68,180.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than F&M ($32,901 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 1.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($15,568 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Furman University ($45,764 vs. $40,954)
F&M vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or F&M .
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,443)
- F&M graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/