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