- Francis Marion University is a public school while Columbia International University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Columbia International University has more expensive tuition of $27,900 than Francis Marion University ($21,544).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than Francis Marion University (60.05%).
- Columbia International University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Francis Marion University (1,005).
- Francis Marion University is larger with 4,045 students than Columbia International University (2,481 students).
| Francis Marion University View More Rivals | Columbia International University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in South Carolina | Rankings | #9 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Florence, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | $27,900 |
| $11,388 South Carolina residents $22,000 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,640 |
| $9,040 | Financial Aid | $16,751 |
| Admission | ||
| $41 undergraduate $41 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 60.05% | Acceptance Rate | 28.25% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 53.33% |
| 1,005 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,045 | Total Students | 2,481 |
| 3,635 | Undergraduate | 1,001 |
| 410 | Graduate | 1,480 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | 1,592 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $36,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $31,400 |
| 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: 400) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 212 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| $68,757 for Faculties $48,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time |