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Overview |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 890/1123 | ||
| 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 |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $320 |
Diversity |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,045 students)
ATU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 78.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Francis Marion University than Arkansas Tech University ($20,768.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Francis Marion University ($12,016 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 11.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,230 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,108 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Francis Marion University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Francis Marion University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
ATU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Francis Marion 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 Francis Marion University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Francis Marion University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $900 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,200)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $31,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($183 vs. $320)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/