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Overview |
ABAC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ABAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 |
ABAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $320 |
Diversity |
ABAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ABAC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | 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
- Francis Marion University is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 3,647 students)
ABAC vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 305.2% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at Francis Marion University than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($20,768.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Francis Marion University ($7,260 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 0% lower than costs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($8,230 vs. $8,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($10,108 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC 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 ABAC .
- The average SAT score at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (933) is 6 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming ABAC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC 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 ABAC.
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $1,400 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $31,000)
- ABAC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($170 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/