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Overview |
Brandeis University | Furman | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,443 students)
Brandeis University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Furman?
- Brandeis University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Brandeis University than Furman University ($61,724.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Brandeis University ($33,370 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 12.8% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($15,148 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($36,384 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Furman University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/