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FIU Florida Tulane Elon University of Richmond Wofford College Clemson Florida State Villanova BU Davidson FAU| University of Miami | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Furman | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,402 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,440 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,440 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,467 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,322 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,169 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 9,312 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $263 |
Diversity |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- University of Miami is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (19,402 students vs. 2,443 students)
Miami vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Furman?
- University of Miami is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Miami than Furman University ($55,440.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Miami ($33,370 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Miami ($15,148 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of Miami (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 2.6% larger than aid received Furman University ($37,322 vs. $36,384)
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 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Miami (18.9%)
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 University of Miami (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $15,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $54,300)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $5,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($19,846 vs. $25,443)
- Miami graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($205 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/