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Overview |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 1,957 students)
Francis Marion University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 204.4% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at MBC than Francis Marion University ($31,611.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than MBC ($12,614 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 25.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,230 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 141.3% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($24,389 vs. $10,108)
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 82 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MBC (3.57)
Francis Marion University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or MBC? 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 MBC and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Francis Marion University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,200)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/