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Overview |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Florence, SC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,045 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmarion.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,768 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,614 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,108 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,523 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 2,921 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $293 |
Diversity |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Francis Marion University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 35 students)
Francis Marion University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Francis Marion University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Francis Marion University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at Francis Marion University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($20,768.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than Shorter-CAPP ($12,614 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 5.2% lower than costs at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($8,230 vs. $8,655)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 97.8% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($10,108 vs. $5,109)
Francis Marion University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Francis Marion University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Francis Marion University .
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Francis Marion University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Francis Marion University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Francis Marion University.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (42% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $13,100 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $36,200)
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs students graduate with a $2,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $31,000)
- Shorter-CAPP graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($293 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/