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Duke WUSTL Emory Rice Notre Dame Georgetown Northwestern Elon Stanford Wofford College Clemson Johns Hopkins| Furman University | Vanderbilt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1510/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $144 |
Diversity |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 2,505 students)
Furman vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Vanderbilt than Furman University ($61,618.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Furman ($26,689 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 32.7% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($15,868 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Furman University ($57,723 vs. $40,954)
Furman vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Furman vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Furman University (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $28,800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $54,300)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $11,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,443)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Vanderbilt 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/