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Overview |
Tulane | Furman | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulane | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tulane | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $263 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | 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
- Tulane University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 2,443 students)
Tulane vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Furman?
- Tulane University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Tulane than Furman University ($58,666.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Tulane ($33,370 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 14.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($15,148 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 18.3% larger than aid received Tulane University ($36,384 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Tulane .
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $2,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,529)
- Furman graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($263 vs. $284)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/