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Overview |
SUNY Canton | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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 |
SUNY Canton | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $320 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Francis Marion University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($20,768.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than SUNY Canton ($12,614 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 80% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($8,230 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 0.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,108 vs. $10,081)
SUNY Canton vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
SUNY Canton vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn on average $2,200 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,200)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $11,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $31,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($202 vs. $320)
- More SUNY Canton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/