- Both Converse University and Furman University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than Converse University ($23,096).
- Furman University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.18% than Converse University (71.26%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Converse University (1,140).
- Furman University is larger with 2,443 students than Converse University (1,284 students).
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| #10 in South Carolina | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Spartanburg, SC | Location | Greenville, SC |
| Known as | Furman | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | ||
| $23,096 | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| $8,000 | Graduate | $14,970 |
| $14,732 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $55 |
| 71.26% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 24.77% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,284 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 804 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 480 | Graduate | 160 |
| 121 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $34,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 625) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 84 Full-time 4 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 215 Full-time 10 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $56,993 for Faculties $47,546 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |