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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,727 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,146 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,041 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,095 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,883 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 1260/1425 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $263 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,727 students vs. 2,505 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Furman?
- Furman University is 592.9% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at Furman than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($57,902.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Furman ($21,041 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 73.5% lower than costs at Furman University ($9,146 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 171.3% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($40,954 vs. $15,095)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Furman (52.6%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Furman? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Furman and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $3,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,300)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $1,631 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,812 vs. $25,443)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($246 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citadel Military College of South Carolina students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/