Transylvania University vs Furman University

Transylvania University and Furman University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Transylvania, nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, boasts a rich history dating back to 1780, while Furman, located in the vibrant city of Greenville, South Carolina, has a legacy spanning over 180 years. With acceptance rates of 68% and 63%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While Transylvania's student population is predominantly female, Furman's is more evenly balanced between genders. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Furman University	Transylvania University
Overview
Location	Greenville, South Carolina	Lexington, Kentucky
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	91.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.4%	92.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $55
SAT range	1240 - 1422	1050 - 1330
ACT range	29 - 33	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	26.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	29.0%	73.0%
Total number of applicants	7,174	1,631
Total number of admissions given out	5,119	1,500
Admitted students who chose to enroll	656	289
Yield rate	12.8%	19.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$69,880	$58,070
Average net price	$33,999	$26,271
Tuition	$52,992	$40,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,496 Meal plan: $6,202	Room/dormitory: $6,400 Meal plan: $4,850
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $33,191	100.0% Average amount $30,467
Students receiving federal student loan	28.0% Average amount $5,170	55.0% Average amount $5,299
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $20,783	9.0% Average amount $17,474

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,307 Men 40.1% Women 59.9%	970 Men 41.3% Women 58.7%
Graduate students	156 Men 20.5% Women 79.5%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	67.8%	N/A
International students	3.3%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,406	667
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Carolina Georgia North Carolina Florida Texas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures History Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	81.9%	73.4%
Dropout rate	2.4%	26.6%
Transferred out	15.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,571 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $56,414 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,227 Year 2: $40,140 Year 3: $52,939 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,108 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $50,384 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $61,615 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $14,357 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,821 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,805 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $56,316 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,754 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $53,448 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A

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