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Overview |
BAC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
BAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
BAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
BAC | 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
- Francis Marion University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Francis Marion University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Francis Marion University than Belmont Abbey College ($20,768.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than BAC ($12,614 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 41.7% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,230 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($10,108 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC 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 BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 94 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming BAC 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 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
BAC vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,200)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/