- Furman University is a private school while Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a public school.
- Furman University is located in Greenville, SC and VMI is located in Lexington, VA.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than VMI ($51,186).
- VMI has tighter acceptance rate of 53.14% than Furman University (61.18%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than VMI (1,185).
- Furman University is larger with 2,443 students than VMI (1,512 students).
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| #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina | Rankings | #52 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greenville, SC | Location | Lexington, VA |
Furman| Known as | VMI | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,312 | Undergraduate | $20,484 Virginia residents $51,186 out-of-state |
| $14,970 | Graduate | |
| $35,600 | Financial Aid | $17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 61.18% | Acceptance Rate | 53.14% |
| 22.94% | Yield | 48.96% |
| 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,443 | Total Students | 1,512 |
| 2,283 | Undergraduate | 1,512 |
| 160 | Graduate | 0 |
| 74 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $59,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) $3,196 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,478 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 260 Full-time 51 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| 880 Full-time 80 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 573 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,028 for Faculties $53,987 Part-time |