The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • ETSU is a public and Furman University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Furman University has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,312) than ETSU ($13,790).
  • It is harder to admit to Furman University than ETSU.
  • Furman University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,060) than ETSU (1,060).
  • Furman University has higher submitted ACT score (22) than ETSU (22).
  • ETSU has more students with 13,483 students while Furman University has 2,443 students.
  • Furman University has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while ETSU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • ETSU has more full-time faculties with 773 faculties while Furman University has 260 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - East Tennessee State University and Furman University.
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ETSUvs.Furman University
Johnson City, TennesseeLocationGreenville, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
In-State$9,950
Out-Of-State$13,790
2024 Tuition & Fees$58,312
99%% Receiving Financial Aid96%
$7,272Average Amount of Financial Aid$35,600
85.26 %Acceptance Rates67.02 %
25.09 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)12.85 %
1,060SAT Score1,340
22ACT Score30
55 %Graduation Rate85 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate12 %
72 %Retention Rate88 %
13,483Student Population2,443
773Number of Faculties260
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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