- Both Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) and Furman University are private.
- IWU is located in Bloomington, IL and Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than IWU ($55,704).
- IWU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.86% than Furman University (61.18%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than IWU (1,250).
- Furman University is larger with 2,443 students than IWU (1,527 students).
Illinois Wesleyan University View More Rivals | Furman University View More Rivals | |
| #37 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in Illinois | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bloomington, IL | Location | Greenville, SC |
IWU| Known as | Furman | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,704 | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| Graduate | $14,970 | |
| $34,689 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| 60.86% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 16.80% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,527 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 1,527 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 0 | Graduate | 160 |
| Online Enrollment | 74 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $67,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | 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: 1,308) $7,774 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 119 Full-time 75 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 395 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $77,079 for Faculties $57,400 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |