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GCU vs. Furman

The following statements compare Grand Canyon University and Furman University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Furman's tuition ($59,770) is more expensive than GCU ($18,508).
  • Furman's acceptance rate (42.95%) is lower than GCU (78.91%).
  • GCU has higher yield (18.08%) than Furman (13.09%).
  • Furman's SAT score (1,340) is higher than GCU (1,055).
  • Furman's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than GCU (20 to 1).
  • GCU (113,257 students) is larger than Furman (2,554 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Furman ($41,349) has higher amount of financial aid than GCU ($8,420).
  • Furman's graduation rate (79%) is higher than GCU (43%).
Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

Private, 4 years • Phoenix, AZ #169 National Universities, #1 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$18,508
Financial Aid
$8,420
Test Scores
1,055 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
78.91% Acceptance Rate
18.08% Yield
Enrollment
75,936 Undergraduate
37,321 Graduate
89,777 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
582 Faculties (full-time)
1,845 Staffs (full-time)
$69,024 Faculty Salary
$62,652 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Furman University

Furman University

Private, 4 years • Greenville, SC #82 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$59,770
Financial Aid
$41,349
Test Scores
1,340 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
42.95% Acceptance Rate
13.09% Yield
Enrollment
2,383 Undergraduate
171 Graduate
51 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
270 Faculties (full-time)
909 Staffs (full-time)
$93,593 Faculty Salary
$68,738 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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