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Overview |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $269 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 1,199 students)
Francis Marion University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 275.5% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at PC than Francis Marion University ($38,990.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than PC ($12,614 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 37.3% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,230 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 240.1% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($34,379 vs. $10,108)
Francis Marion University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 155 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at PC (3.6)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than PC (59.4%)
Francis Marion University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or PC? 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 PC and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Francis Marion University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,200)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $4,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $31,000)
- PC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($269 vs. $320)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/