| Francis Marion University View More Rivals | South University-Columbia View More Rivals | |
| #20 in South Carolina | Rankings | #17 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 | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,160 South Carolina residents $21,544 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $18,238 |
| $11,388 South Carolina residents $22,000 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,536 |
| $9,040 | Financial Aid | $5,514 |
| Admission | ||
| $41 undergraduate $41 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 60.05% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 30.34% | Yield | |
| 1,005 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,045 | Total Students | 510 |
| 3,635 | Undergraduate | 420 |
| 410 | Graduate | 90 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | 194 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 7% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 46% |
| $36,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,539) $8,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 212 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 19 Full-time 94 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 69 Full-time 95 Part-time |
| $68,757 for Faculties $48,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time |