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Overview |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | AU | ||
| 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
- Francis Marion University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 1,363 students)
Francis Marion University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or AU?
- Averett University is 262.5% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at AU than Francis Marion University ($37,640.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than AU ($12,614 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 38% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,230 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 159.7% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($26,246 vs. $10,108)
Francis Marion University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Francis Marion University (927) is 14 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Francis Marion University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at AU (3.07)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than AU (76%)
Francis Marion University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or AU? 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 AU and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Averett University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,200)
- Averett University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- AU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More AU 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/