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Overview |
ECU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 4,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $11,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $11,674 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
ECU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 2,869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 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 |
ECU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $320 |
Diversity |
ECU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 4,017 students)
ECU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 133.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Francis Marion University than East Carolina University ($20,768.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than ECU ($11,231 vs. $14,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 23.6% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($8,898 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than East Carolina University (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 32.1% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($11,674 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 126 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Francis Marion University (82.2%)
ECU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Francis Marion University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $36,200)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $6,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $31,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($256 vs. $320)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/