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Overview |
Francis Marion University | RU | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $237 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,045 students)
Francis Marion University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or RU?
- Francis Marion University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Francis Marion University than Radford University ($20,768.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than RU ($12,614 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 28.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,230 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,108 vs. $9,733)
Francis Marion University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Francis Marion University .
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
Francis Marion University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or RU? 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 RU and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Francis Marion University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,200)
- Radford University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- RU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/