Furman University vs. Wofford College

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southern Conference

  • Both Furman University and Wofford College are private.
  • Both schools are located in South Carolina.
  • Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than Wofford College ($54,100).
  • Furman University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.18% than Wofford College (69.07%).
  • Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Wofford College (1,284).
  • Furman University is larger with 2,443 students than Wofford College (1,823 students).
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#92 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#7 in South Carolina
Rankings#107 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#8 in South Carolina
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Greenville, SCLocationSpartanburg, SC
FurmanKnown as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Baccalaureate College - Arts & SciencesCarnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Tuition & Fees
$58,312Undergraduate$54,100
$14,970Graduate
$35,600Financial Aid$36,082
Admission
$55Application Fee
61.18%Acceptance Rate69.07%
22.94%Yield21.10%
1,340 SAT, 30 ACTTest Scores1,284 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
2,443Total Students1,823
2,283Undergraduate1,823
160Graduate0
74Online Enrollment
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
85%Graduation Rate82%
12%Transfer-out Rate15%
88%Retention Rate89%
$59,700Average Earning after Graduation$59,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407)
$7,834 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,644)
$8,245 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,190 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
9 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
260 Full-time
51 Part-time
Number of Faculties142 Full-time
23 Part-time
880 Full-time
80 Part-time
Number of Staffs421 Full-time
52 Part-time
$88,471 for Faculties
$62,728 Part-time
Average Salary$77,070 for Faculties
$59,738 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023