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Overview |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $320 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Francis Marion University than Indiana University Southeast ($20,768.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Francis Marion University ($8,264 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 33.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($8,230 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Indiana University Southeast (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($10,108 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Southeast (955) is 28 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming IU Southeast 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 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
IU Southeast vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Southeast earn on average $2,100 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,200)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $10,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $31,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($209 vs. $320)
- More IU Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/