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Overview |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 4,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $8,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $11,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $11,674 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 2,869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 900/1138 | ||
| 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 |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $320 |
Diversity |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 4,017 students)
AU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Francis Marion University?
- Anderson University is 215% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at AU than Francis Marion University ($32,710.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than AU ($11,231 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 38.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,898 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Francis Marion University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 119.2% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($25,586 vs. $11,674)
AU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 151 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at AU (3.72)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Francis Marion University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,200)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $4,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $31,000)
- AU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($277 vs. $320)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/