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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Furman | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | 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
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,443 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Furman?
- Furman University is 447.4% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Furman than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($55,392.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Furman ($18,588 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 36.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,122 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 305% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($36,384 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or UA Huntsville .
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Furman (3.61)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Furman (67%)
UA Huntsville vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,443)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/