Samford University vs. Furman University
The following statements compare Samford University and Furman University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Furman's tuition ($58,312) is more expensive than Samford ($38,144).
- Furman's acceptance rate (67.02%) is lower than Samford (83.26%).
- Samford has higher yield (26.97%) than Furman (12.85%).
- Furman's SAT score (1,340) is higher than Samford (1,170).
- Furman's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Samford (14 to 1).
- Samford (5,682 students) is larger than Furman (2,443 students) with more enrolled students.
- Furman ($35,600) has higher amount of financial aid than Samford ($20,171).
- Furman's graduation rate (85%) is higher than Samford (77%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,144
Financial Aid
$20,171
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
83.26% Acceptance Rate
26.97% Yield
Enrollment
3,672 Undergraduate
2,010 Graduate
218 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
362 Faculties (full-time)
960 Staffs (full-time)
$83,241 Faculty Salary
$65,984 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,336 annual charge
-2,375 capacity
Furman University
Private, 4 years • Greenville, SC #92 Liberal Arts Colleges, #7 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$58,312
Financial Aid
$35,600
Test Scores
1,340 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
67.02% Acceptance Rate
12.85% Yield
Enrollment
2,283 Undergraduate
160 Graduate
74 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
260 Faculties (full-time)
880 Staffs (full-time)
$88,471 Faculty Salary
$62,728 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,834 annual charge
-2,407 capacity
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