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Overview |
DSC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | 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 | 3.1 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $320 |
Diversity |
DSC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 4,045 students)
DSC vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 305.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at Francis Marion University than Dalton State College ($20,768.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Francis Marion University ($5,532 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 21.7% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,230 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Francis Marion University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 45.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($10,108 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Dalton State College (42% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $3,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $16,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $31,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($153 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/