- Both Anderson University and Furman University are private.
- Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN and Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than Anderson University ($35,640).
- Furman University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.18% than Anderson University (65.25%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Anderson University (1,090).
- Furman University is larger with 2,443 students than Anderson University (1,290 students).
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| #26 in Indiana | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Anderson, IN | Location | Greenville, SC |
| Known as | Furman | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,640 | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| $10,204 | Graduate | $14,970 |
| $23,453 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| 65.25% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,290 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 1,129 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 161 | Graduate | 160 |
| 118 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 72 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 283 Full-time 93 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |