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Overview |
NC State | Furman | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $263 |
Diversity |
NC State | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Furman | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 2,443 students)
NC State vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Furman?
- Furman University is 747.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at Furman than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($55,392.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Furman ($14,852 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 18.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,748 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 296.3% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,384 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or NC State .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $2,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $54,300)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $4,661 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,782 vs. $25,443)
- NC State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($214 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/