- Francis Marion University is a public school while Anderson University is a private school.
- Francis Marion University is located in Florence, SC and Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN.
- Anderson University has more expensive tuition of $35,640 than Francis Marion University ($21,544).
- Francis Marion University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.05% than Anderson University (65.25%).
- Anderson University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Francis Marion University (1,005).
- Francis Marion University is larger with 4,045 students than Anderson University (1,290 students).
| Francis Marion University View More Rivals | Anderson University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in South Carolina | Rankings | #26 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Florence, SC | Location | Anderson, IN |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,160 South Carolina residents $21,544 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $35,640 |
| $11,388 South Carolina residents $22,000 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,204 |
| $9,040 | Financial Aid | $23,453 |
| Admission | ||
| $41 undergraduate $41 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 60.05% | Acceptance Rate | 65.25% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 23.78% |
| 1,005 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,045 | Total Students | 1,290 |
| 3,635 | Undergraduate | 1,129 |
| 410 | Graduate | 161 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | 118 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $36,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,539) $8,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 212 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 283 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $68,757 for Faculties $48,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time |