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Overview |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $206 |
Diversity |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Tennessee?
- Furman University is 388.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Furman than The University of Tennessee ($55,392.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Furman ($21,880 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 24.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,150 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 243.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($36,384 vs. $10,593)
Furman vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than The University of Tennessee (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $2,000 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $54,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $5,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,443)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/