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Overview |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $246 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 2,586 students)
Francis Marion University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 201.4% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than Francis Marion University ($31,300.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than Carson-Newman College ($12,614 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 22.7% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,230 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 144.3% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($24,697 vs. $10,108)
Francis Marion University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 112 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College 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 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Francis Marion University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Francis Marion University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,200)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $7,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $31,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($246 vs. $320)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/