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Overview |
Francis Marion University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 650 students)
Francis Marion University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 187.8% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at D&E College than Francis Marion University ($29,880.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than D&E College ($12,614 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 23% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($8,230 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 148.5% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($25,119 vs. $10,108)
Francis Marion University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 1 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming Francis Marion University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Francis Marion University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or D&E 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 D&E College and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,200)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $7,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $31,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/