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Overview |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $320 |
Diversity |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 4,045 students)
SCF vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 339.1% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 778.1% higher at Francis Marion University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($20,768.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than SCF ($12,614 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 153.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,230 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 105.9% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,108 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Francis Marion University earn on average $2,500 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $22,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $31,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $231 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($89 vs. $320)
- More Francis Marion University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/