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Overview |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $320 |
Diversity |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 4,045 students)
PSC vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 318.2% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Francis Marion University than Polk State College ($20,768.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Francis Marion University ($9,588 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 1.3% lower than costs at Polk State College ($8,230 vs. $8,339)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Polk State College (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 219.1% larger than aid received Polk State College ($10,108 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
PSC vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $2,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $21,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($9,500 vs. $31,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $222 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($98 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/