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Overview |
Francis Marion University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,045 students)
Francis Marion University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Winthrop University than Francis Marion University ($29,636.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than Winthrop University ($12,614 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 27.4% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,230 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($12,961 vs. $10,108)
Francis Marion University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 117 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Francis Marion University (3.89)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Francis Marion University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Francis Marion University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,200)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/