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Overview |
EIU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $320 |
Diversity |
EIU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 4,045 students)
EIU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Francis Marion University than Eastern Illinois University ($20,768.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than EIU ($12,614 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 31.4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,230 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($11,773 vs. $10,108)
EIU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 83 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Francis Marion University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $31,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($244 vs. $320)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/