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Overview |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $230 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | MSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 4,045 students)
Francis Marion University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or MSU?
- Francis Marion University is 76.7% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at Francis Marion University than Midwestern State University ($20,768.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Francis Marion University ($11,361 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 22.1% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,230 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($10,643 vs. $10,108)
Francis Marion University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Francis Marion University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 75 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming MSU 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 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
Francis Marion University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or MSU? 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 MSU and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Midwestern State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,200)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $8,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $31,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($230 vs. $320)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/