| Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | Furman University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Central, SC | Location | Greenville, SC |
SWU| Known as | Furman | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | ||
| $27,870 | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| $13,746 | Graduate | $14,970 |
| $16,827 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $55 |
| 52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 38.32% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,175 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 896 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 279 | Graduate | 160 |
| 535 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |