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Overview |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 371 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beulah.org | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $46,673 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $482 | $320 |
Diversity |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 4% | ||
Campus |
BHU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 371 students)
BHU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BHU or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.1% higher at Francis Marion University than Beulah Heights University ($20,768.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 23.9% lower than costs at Beulah Heights University ($8,230 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Beulah Heights University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($10,108 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BHU 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 BHU .
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at BHU (3.0)
BHU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BHU 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 BHU.
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $2,300 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $33,900)
- Francis Marion University students graduate with a $15,673 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $46,673)
- Francis Marion University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($320 vs. $482)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/