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Elon Wofford College UTC Clemson Davidson Middle Tennessee State University Rhodes College CofC Tennessee UofSC University of Richmond Georgia| Furman University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $165 |
Diversity |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Furman | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Tennessee Tech?
- Furman University is 550.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.6% higher at Furman than Tennessee Technological University ($55,392.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Furman ($15,188 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 44.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,502 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 329.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($36,384 vs. $8,471)
Furman vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Furman .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Tennessee Technological University (87% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,443)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/