- Both Furman University and Samford University are private.
- Furman University is located in Greenville, SC and Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than Samford University ($38,144).
- Furman University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.18% than Samford University (83.19%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Samford University (1,170).
- Samford University is larger with 5,682 students than Furman University (2,443 students).
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| #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina | Rankings | #1 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Greenville, SC | Location | Birmingham, AL |
Furman| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,312 | Undergraduate | $38,144 |
| $14,970 | Graduate | $22,604 |
| $35,600 | Financial Aid | $20,171 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 61.18% | Acceptance Rate | 83.19% |
| 22.94% | Yield | 27.05% |
| 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,443 | Total Students | 5,682 |
| 2,283 | Undergraduate | 3,672 |
| 160 | Graduate | 2,010 |
| 74 | Online Enrollment | 218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $59,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375) $6,336 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 260 Full-time 51 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 362 Full-time 115 Part-time |
| 880 Full-time 80 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 960 Full-time 209 Part-time |
| $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,241 for Faculties $65,984 Part-time |