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Overview |
GWU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
GWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 890/1123 | ||
| 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 |
GWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
GWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 4% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Francis Marion University?
- Gardner Webb University is 200.7% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at GWU than Francis Marion University ($31,220.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than GWU ($12,614 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 30.9% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($8,230 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 138.7% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($24,130 vs. $10,108)
GWU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 50 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming GWU 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 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at GWU (3.74)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Francis Marion University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,200)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $6,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $31,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/