Furman vs. Western Carolina University
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - Furman and Western Carolina University where Furman is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Greenville, SC and Western Carolina University is a Public, 4 or more years located in Cullowhee, NC.
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- Furman is a Private (not-for-profit) and Western Carolina University is a Public school and both are 4 or more years schools.
- Furman has more expensive tuition & fees ($50,844) than Western Carolina University ($8,277).
- It is harder to admit to Western Carolina University than Furman.
- Furman has higher submitted SAT score (1,320) than Western Carolina University (1,120).
- Furman has higher submitted ACT score (86) than Western Carolina University (67).
- Western Carolina University has more students with 11,639 students while Furman has 2,947 students.
- Western Carolina University has more full-time faculties with 498 faculties while Furman has 272 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - Furman and Western Carolina University.
| Furman | vs. | Western Carolina University |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville, South Carolina | Location | Cullowhee, North Carolina |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | School Type | Public, 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 | In-State$4,277
Out-Of-State$8,277 |
| 96 (3.47%) | Number Receiving Financial Aid | 68 (0.68%) |
| $32,813 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $6,218 |
| 61.18 % | Acceptance Rates | 38.84 % |
| 22.94 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 26.53 % |
| 1,320 | SAT Score | 1,120 |
| 86 | ACT Score | 67 |
| 80 % | Graduation Rate | 62 % |
| 17 % | Transfer-out Rate | 27 % |
| 88 % | Retention Rate | 80 % |
| 2,947 | Student Population | 11,639 |
| 272 | Number of Faculties | 498 |
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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