Furman vs. Samford University
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - Furman and Samford University where Furman is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Greenville, SC and Samford University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Birmingham, AL.
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- Both are Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years schools.
- Furman has more expensive tuition & fees ($50,844) than Samford University ($32,850).
- It is harder to admit to Furman than Samford University.
- Furman has higher submitted SAT score (1,320) than Samford University (1,171).
- Furman has higher submitted ACT score (86) than Samford University (76).
- Samford University has more students with 5,619 students while Furman has 2,947 students.
- Samford University has more full-time faculties with 361 faculties while Furman has 272 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - Furman and Samford University.
| Furman | vs. | Samford University |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville, South Carolina | Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Master's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| $50,844 | Tuition & Fees | $32,850 |
| 96 (3.47%) | Number Receiving Financial Aid | 92 (2.60%) |
| $32,813 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $15,760 |
| 61.18 % | Acceptance Rates | 83.19 % |
| 22.94 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 27.05 % |
| 1,320 | SAT Score | 1,171 |
| 86 | ACT Score | 76 |
| 80 % | Graduation Rate | 76 % |
| 17 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 88 % | Retention Rate | 90 % |
| 2,947 | Student Population | 5,619 |
| 272 | Number of Faculties | 361 |
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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