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Greenville, SC · Tigerville, SC
| Furman University | North Greenville University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,308/yr | $21,063/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,401/yr | $18,947/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $23,082 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,290/yr | $16,988/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,041/yr | $20,704/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,736/yr | $20,433/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $39,310/yr | $24,550/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $245/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,504/yr | $11,850/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,504/yr | $11,400/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $2,240/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,400/yr | $4,970/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $76,798/yr | $42,034/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $59,770/yr | $25,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $59,770/yr | $25,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 43% | 67% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1260–1430 | 1060–1240 |
| SAT average | 1371 | 1156 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 28–32 | 20–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 29–35 · Math 26–31 | English 19–29 · Math 17–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,406 | 3,243 |
| Students accepted | 4,419 | 2,036 |
| Students who enrolled | 620 | 438 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 25% | 25% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 79% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 91% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $68,635/yr | $43,035/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,655–$102,175 | $25,987–$59,440 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 79% | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 75% | 42% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,796/yr | $38,173/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 73% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 69% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 77% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 76% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,288/yr | $41,670/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Social Sciences 11% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Education 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Education — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $55,615/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $114,969/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 6.8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,379 | 1,819 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 171 | 284 |
| Average professor pay | $10,399/mo | $6,276/mo |
| Full-time professors | 84% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $83,896 | $50,820 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Greenville, SC | Tigerville, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1826 | 1891 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Men | 42% | 47% |
| Women | 58% | 53% |
| White students | 73% | 69% |
| Black students | 6.1% | 9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| Asian students | 3.4% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1% | 9.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 12% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.4% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $25,690/yr | $8,393/yr |
| Endowment | $827.7M | $34.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,398 | 1,382 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,094/yr | $5,200/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,774/yr | $6,270/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 375 | 557 |
| Athletic scholarships | $13.3M | $9.1M |
| Athletics budget | $32.6M | $12.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $32.6M | $12.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $273,693 | $52,640 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.