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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Furman University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | EMU | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Furman | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
Furman | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Furman | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Furman | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,334 students)
Furman vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or EMU?
- Furman University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Furman than Eastern Mennonite University ($55,392.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Furman ($23,783 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 23.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,240 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($36,384 vs. $30,460)
Furman vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Furman .
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Furman (3.61)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or EMU? 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 EMU and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,400 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,443)
- EMU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU 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/