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Overview |
Georgia | Furman | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 2,443 students)
Georgia vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Furman?
- Furman University is 465.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Furman than University of Georgia ($55,392.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Furman ($17,180 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 38.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,904 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of Georgia (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 214.8% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($36,384 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Georgia .
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of Georgia (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $2,100 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $54,300)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $6,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($19,146 vs. $25,443)
- Georgia graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($197 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/