- Both Columbia International University and Furman University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than Columbia International University ($27,900).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than Furman University (61.18%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Columbia International University (1,090).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than Furman University (2,443 students).
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| #9 in South Carolina | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Greenville, SC |
| Known as | Furman | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,900 | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| $11,640 | Graduate | $14,970 |
| $16,751 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $55 |
| 28.25% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 53.33% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,481 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 1,001 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 1,480 | Graduate | 160 |
| 1,592 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $31,400 | 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: 400) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 246 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |