Western Carolina University vs. Furman University
The following statements compare Western Carolina University and Furman University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Furman's tuition ($59,770) is more expensive than Western Carolina ($8,630).
- Furman's acceptance rate (42.95%) is lower than Western Carolina (81.83%).
- Furman has higher yield (13.09%) than Western Carolina (12.70%).
- Furman's SAT score (1,340) is higher than Western Carolina (1,180).
- Furman's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Western Carolina (16 to 1).
- Western Carolina (11,686 students) is larger than Furman (2,554 students) with more enrolled students.
- Furman ($41,349) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Carolina ($6,267).
- Furman's graduation rate (79%) is higher than Western Carolina (60%).

Western Carolina University
Public, 4 years • Cullowhee, NC #421 National Universities, #26 in North Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,630 In-State
$8,630 out-of-state
$8,630 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,267
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.83% Acceptance Rate
12.70% Yield
Enrollment
10,112 Undergraduate
1,574 Graduate
2,836 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
549 Faculties (full-time)
1,598 Staffs (full-time)
$81,749 Faculty Salary
$63,383 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Furman University
Private, 4 years • Greenville, SC #82 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
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
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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