| Francis Marion University View More Rivals | Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in South Carolina | Rankings | #1 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Florence, SC | Location | Central, SC |
| Known as | SWU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,160 South Carolina residents $21,544 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $27,870 |
| $11,388 South Carolina residents $22,000 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,746 |
| $9,040 | Financial Aid | $16,827 |
| Admission | ||
| $41 undergraduate $41 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 60.05% | Acceptance Rate | 52.57% |
| 30.34% | Yield | 38.32% |
| 1,005 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,045 | Total Students | 1,175 |
| 3,635 | Undergraduate | 896 |
| 410 | Graduate | 279 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | 535 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $36,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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: 570) $4,234 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 212 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $68,757 for Faculties $48,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time |