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Overview |
Coker | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Coker | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 890/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Coker | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $320 |
Diversity |
Coker | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coker | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Coker | 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or Francis Marion University?
- Coker College is 197.2% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Coker than Francis Marion University ($30,864.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than Coker ($12,614 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 20.2% lower than costs at Coker College ($8,230 vs. $9,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 152.5% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($25,519 vs. $10,108)
Coker vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker 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 Coker .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 33 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming Coker students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
Coker vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker 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 Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Francis Marion University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $600 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $35,600)
- Coker College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,000)
- Coker graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($289 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/