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Overview |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 890/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $320 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 84.1% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Francis Marion University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($20,768.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Francis Marion University ($9,959 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($8,230 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 33.3% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($13,469 vs. $10,108)
UAPB vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Francis Marion University (927) is 56 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Francis Marion University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $6,000 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $4,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($26,748 vs. $31,000)
- UAPB graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($276 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/