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 (52.57%) is lower than Samford (82.23%).
- Samford has higher yield (28.92%) than Furman (14.03%).
- Furman's SAT score (1,350) is higher than Samford (1,160).
- Furman's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Samford (14 to 1).
- Samford (5,791 students) is larger than Furman (2,505 students) with more enrolled students.
- Furman ($38,146) has higher amount of financial aid than Samford ($21,420).
- Furman's graduation rate (81%) is higher than Samford (80%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,144
Financial Aid
$21,420
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
82.23% Acceptance Rate
28.92% Yield
Enrollment
3,832 Undergraduate
1,959 Graduate
66 Online Students
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
372 Faculties (full-time)
964 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
-$6,558 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
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$58,312
Financial Aid
$38,146
Test Scores
1,350 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
52.57% Acceptance Rate
14.03% Yield
Enrollment
2,327 Undergraduate
178 Graduate
32 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
270 Faculties (full-time)
909 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
-$9,094 annual charge
-2,398 capacity
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