Emory vs. Furman

Comparable Facts

Compare Emory University in Atlanta, GA with Furman University in Greenville, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Emory University is larger than Furman based on total student enrollment (15,175 students vs. 2,554 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA (Large Suburban setting); Furman University is in Greenville, SC (Large Suburban setting).
• Emory University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Furman University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Emory University 10:1; Furman University 10:1.

Emory vs. Furman Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Emory or Furman? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Furman ($27,303 vs. $34,086).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 18.4% lower than at Emory University ($16,504 vs. $20,220).
• Emory University is 7.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Furman (about $4,510 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $59,770.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 7.5% higher at Emory than at Furman University (about $4,510 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $59,770.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Furman University than at Emory University (100% vs. 47%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 31.6% larger than aid received by Furman University students ($56,319 vs. $42,811).

Emory vs. Furman Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Furman? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Furman and Emory.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Emory University (1510) is 160 points higher than at Furman (1350).
• Incoming Emory students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 30 at Furman).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 1470/1550; Furman University 1260/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 32/35; Furman University 28/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Emory - Test optional; Furman - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Emory Jan 1, 2027; Furman Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Emory students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Furman (3.61).
• Furman has a higher acceptance rate (42.9%) than Emory (10.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40.4% at Emory vs. 13.1% at Furman.

Emory vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Emory and Furman? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Emory University's six-year graduation rate (90%) is higher than Furman University's (87%).
• Graduates from Emory University earn a median of about $27,200 more per year than Furman graduates about ten years after starting college ($81,500 vs. $54,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Emory University graduates have a $8,210 lower median loan debt than Furman graduates ($17,233 vs. $25,443).
• Among borrowers, Emory graduates have an estimated $85 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Furman graduates ($178 vs. $263).
• More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.