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Overview |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $320 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,045 students)
SCSU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Francis Marion University than Southern Connecticut State University ($20,768.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than SCSU ($12,614 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 71% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,230 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,108 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Francis Marion University (927) is 9 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Francis Marion University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,200)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($240 vs. $320)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/