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CSN Coastal Carolina USC Beaufort UNLV Coker Lander University Winthrop University South Carolina State University UofSC CCF Taylor University USC Aiken| Francis Marion University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $236 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 4,045 students)
Francis Marion University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or NSC?
- Francis Marion University is 87.1% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Francis Marion University than Nevada State College ($20,768.00 vs. $19,289.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than NSC ($12,614 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 31.6% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($8,230 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Nevada State College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 51% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($10,108 vs. $6,696)
Francis Marion University vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Francis Marion University .
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 1.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than NSC (82.5%)
Francis Marion University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or NSC? 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 NSC and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Nevada State College (42% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $8,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($22,920 vs. $31,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($236 vs. $320)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/