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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Elon Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Wofford College Clemson| Furman University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | JMU | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Furman | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $216 |
Diversity |
Furman | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Furman | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Furman | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or JMU?
- Furman University is 620.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Furman than James Madison University ($55,392.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Furman ($18,274 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 25.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,040 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 260.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($36,384 vs. $10,081)
Furman vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or JMU? 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 JMU and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than James Madison University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $54,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,443)
- JMU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/