- Western Carolina University is a public school while Furman University is a private school.
- Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC and Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than Furman University (61.18%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Western Carolina University (1,150).
- Western Carolina University is larger with 11,635 students than Furman University (2,443 students).
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| #24 in North Carolina | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cullowhee, NC | Location | Greenville, SC |
Western| Known as | Furman | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,970 |
| $4,444 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $55 |
| 38.84% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 26.53% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,635 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 9,956 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 1,679 | Graduate | 160 |
| 2,858 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $41,300 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 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 | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 544 Full-time 243 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |