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Elon Wofford College Clemson IIT Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC Wisconsin University of Richmond Michigan Tech Marquette University| Furman University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | MSOE | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1160/1405 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Furman | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Furman | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Furman | MSOE | ||
| 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or MSOE?
- Furman University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Furman than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($55,392.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Furman ($25,661 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 21.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,494 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($36,384 vs. $31,850)
Furman vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Furman .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Furman vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $14,600 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MSOE 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/