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Overview |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $215 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 4,045 students)
Francis Marion University vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or EWU?
- Francis Marion University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at EWU than Francis Marion University ($25,494.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than EWU ($12,614 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 66.9% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($8,230 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Eastern Washington University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,108 vs. $9,200)
Francis Marion University vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 43 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming EWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
Francis Marion University vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or EWU? 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 EWU and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Francis Marion University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,200)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $10,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($20,818 vs. $31,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($215 vs. $320)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/