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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Francis Marion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 98% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $320 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,045 students)
Wake Forest vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Francis Marion University?
- Wake Forest University is 487.6% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.8% higher at Wake Forest than Francis Marion University ($61,012.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than Wake Forest ($12,614 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 102.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,230 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Francis Marion University than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 436.5% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($54,233 vs. $10,108)
Wake Forest vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Francis Marion University (88% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $41,000 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $36,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/