Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University | Central, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Newberry College | Newberry, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University | $27,870 | 51.18% | 59% | 12:1 | 1,175 |
| Claflin University | $17,046 | 78.00% | 50% | 13:1 | 1,830 |
| Converse University | $23,096 | 55.57% | 57% | 9:1 | 1,284 |
| Furman University | $58,312 | 67.02% | 85% | 9:1 | 2,443 |
| Newberry College | $30,050 | 75.31% | 49% | 14:1 | 1,312 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | $19,350 | 82.13% | 35% | 18:1 | 1,064 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |