- Francis Marion University is a public school while Presbyterian College (PC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- PC has more expensive tuition of $43,300 than Francis Marion University ($21,544).
- Francis Marion University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.05% than PC (65.17%).
- PC has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than Francis Marion University (1,005).
- Francis Marion University is larger with 4,045 students than PC (1,199 students).
| Francis Marion University View More Rivals | Presbyterian College View More Rivals | |
| #20 in South Carolina | Rankings | #189 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Florence, SC | Location | Clinton, SC |
| Known as | PC | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,160 South Carolina residents $21,544 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $43,300 |
| $11,388 South Carolina residents $22,000 out-of-state | Graduate | $56,000 |
| $9,040 | Financial Aid | $35,080 |
| Admission | ||
| $41 undergraduate $41 graduate | Application Fee | $179 |
| 60.05% | Acceptance Rate | 65.17% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 18.60% |
| 1,005 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,045 | Total Students | 1,199 |
| 3,635 | Undergraduate | 955 |
| 410 | Graduate | 244 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $36,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| 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: 984) $5,500 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 212 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 101 Full-time 27 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 296 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| $68,757 for Faculties $48,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,582 for Faculties $52,261 Part-time |