- Both Francis Marion University and College of Charleston are public.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- College of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $36,858 than Francis Marion University ($21,544).
- Francis Marion University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.05% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- College of Charleston has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Francis Marion University (1,005).
- College of Charleston is larger with 10,885 students than Francis Marion University (4,045 students).
| Francis Marion University View More Rivals | College of Charleston View More Rivals | |
| #20 in South Carolina | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Florence, SC | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,160 South Carolina residents $21,544 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $11,388 South Carolina residents $22,000 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $9,040 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $41 undergraduate $41 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 60.05% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,005 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,045 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 3,635 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 410 | Graduate | 913 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $36,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,539) $8,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 212 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $68,757 for Faculties $48,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |