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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Elon Wofford College Clemson Mercer Davidson Rhodes College Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte| Georgia State University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Furman | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia State | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | 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 State University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 2,443 students)
Georgia State vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Furman?
- Furman University is 673.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.4% higher at Furman than Georgia State University ($55,392.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Furman ($17,589 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 9.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,816 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 214.7% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($36,384 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Georgia State .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Georgia State University (87% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,443)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/