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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Virginia Tech Denison JMU| Furman University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | VMI | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Furman | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Furman | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Furman | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,512 students)
Furman vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or VMI?
- Furman University is 466.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Furman than Virginia Military Institute ($55,392.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Furman ($18,129 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 41.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,674 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($36,384 vs. $19,111)
Furman vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Furman .
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Furman (3.61)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or VMI? 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 VMI and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Virginia Military Institute (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $7,800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,443)
- VMI graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/