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Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Elon Georgia Wofford College Clemson Purdue Florida UC Berkeley KSU| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 2,443 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Furman?
- Furman University is 440% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Furman than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($55,392.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Furman ($17,402 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 22.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,342 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 160% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($36,384 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Georgia Tech .
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $28,300 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $54,300)
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,443)
- Georgia Tech graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/