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Overview |
SWU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 890/1123 | ||
| 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 |
SWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
SWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 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 |
SWU | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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
- Francis Marion University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Francis Marion University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 155.4% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at SWU than Francis Marion University ($26,520.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than SWU ($12,614 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 17.3% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($8,230 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 94.3% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($19,636 vs. $10,108)
SWU vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU 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 SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Francis Marion University (3.89)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is the same as at Francis Marion University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,200)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- SWU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/