- Both Francis Marion University and Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) are public.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Citadel has more expensive tuition of $37,370 than Francis Marion University ($21,544).
- Francis Marion University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.05% than Citadel (81.07%).
- Citadel has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Francis Marion University (1,005).
- Francis Marion University is larger with 4,045 students than Citadel (3,721 students).
| Francis Marion University View More Rivals | Citadel Military College of South Carolina View More Rivals | |
| #20 in South Carolina | Rankings | #13 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Florence, SC | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | Citadel | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,160 South Carolina residents $21,544 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,570 South Carolina residents $37,370 out-of-state |
| $11,388 South Carolina residents $22,000 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,690 South Carolina residents $18,540 out-of-state |
| $9,040 | Financial Aid | $12,565 |
| Admission | ||
| $41 undergraduate $41 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 60.05% | Acceptance Rate | 81.07% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 32.07% |
| 1,005 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,045 | Total Students | 3,721 |
| 3,635 | Undergraduate | 2,695 |
| 410 | Graduate | 1,026 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | 616 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $36,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,600 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,539) $8,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 212 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 208 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 641 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| $68,757 for Faculties $48,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,176 for Faculties $62,227 Part-time |