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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson BU NYU Rhodes College Fordham Syracuse CofC UofSC University of Richmond| Emerson College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Furman | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,443 students)
Emerson vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Furman?
- Furman University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Furman than Emerson College ($55,392.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Emerson ($33,370 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 28.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,148 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Emerson College ($36,384 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Emerson College (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,443)
- Emerson 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 Emerson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/