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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU USC Beaufort Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Francis Marion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
CSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Francis Marion University?
- Charleston Southern University is 184% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at CSU than Francis Marion University ($29,490.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than CSU ($12,614 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 36.7% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,230 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Francis Marion University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 161.3% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($26,417 vs. $10,108)
CSU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 103 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
CSU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Charleston Southern University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,200)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/