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Overview |
UNK | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 4,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $8,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | $11,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $11,674 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
UNK | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | 2,869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 900/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $320 |
Diversity |
UNK | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNK | 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
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (6,017 students vs. 4,017 students)
UNK vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 61% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Francis Marion University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,768.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than UNK ($11,231 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 34.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,898 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than University of Nebraska at Kearney (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 33% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,674 vs. $8,779)
UNK vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK 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 UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 122 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming UNK 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 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Francis Marion University (82.2%)
UNK vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Francis Marion University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $7,200 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,200)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $31,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($219 vs. $320)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/