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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Elon Ohio University Wofford College Clemson Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC| Miami University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Furman | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $263 |
Diversity |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 2,443 students)
Miami vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Furman?
- Furman University is 286.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Furman than Miami University ($55,392.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Furman ($23,031 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 4.5% lower than costs at Miami University ($15,148 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 146.6% larger than aid received Miami University ($36,384 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Miami .
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Furman (67%)
Miami vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or Furman? 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 Furman and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Miami University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates of Miami University and Furman have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($54,300 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $693 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,443)
- Miami graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($255 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/