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Overview |
Alabama | Furman | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 2,443 students)
Alabama vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Furman?
- Furman University is 399% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Furman than The University of Alabama ($55,392.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Furman ($20,592 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 5% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,426 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 132% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($36,384 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Alabama .
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Furman (67%)
Alabama vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than The University of Alabama (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $1,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,443)
- Alabama graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/