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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland Elon William & Mary VCU| Furman University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,505 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,902 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,902 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,868 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,901 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,954 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,406 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 4,419 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1425 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $247 |
Diversity |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 2,505 students)
Furman vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Virginia Tech?
- Furman University is 356% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Furman than Virginia Tech ($57,902.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Furman ($22,205 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 6.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,888 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 379.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($40,954 vs. $8,542)
Furman vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Furman (52.6%)
Furman vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Virginia Tech (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $10,700 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $54,300)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $1,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,966 vs. $25,443)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/