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JMU Mason Elon Virginia Tech Wofford College Mary Washington College Clemson Old Dominion CNU Davidson William & Mary Rhodes College| Furman University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Furman | VCU | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Furman | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Furman | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Furman | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Furman | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Furman | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,443 students)
Furman vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or VCU?
- Furman University is 344.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Furman than Virginia Commonwealth University ($55,392.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Furman ($21,294 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 23.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,279 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 189.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,384 vs. $12,583)
Furman vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Furman .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Furman (3.61)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Furman (67%)
Furman vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman or VCU? 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 VCU and Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $6,800 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,443)
- VCU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/