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Overview |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 890/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $320 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 4,045 students)
LSUA vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 109.8% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.6% higher at Francis Marion University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($20,768.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Francis Marion University ($7,274 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 16.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,230 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,108 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 23 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming LSUA students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (42% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $500 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $13,293 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $31,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($183 vs. $320)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/