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Overview |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 890/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $320 |
Diversity |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
GS | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 4,045 students)
GS vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 137.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Francis Marion University than Georgia Southern University ($20,768.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than GS ($12,614 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 25.3% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,230 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,108 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Francis Marion University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Francis Marion University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 162 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming GS 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 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
GS vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Francis Marion University? 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 Francis Marion University and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Francis Marion University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,200)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- GS graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/