FMU-Florence vs Presbyterian College

Francis Marion University and Presbyterian College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in South Carolina, offer distinct educational experiences. Francis Marion University, located in Florence, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Presbyterian College, situated in Clinton, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs, Francis Marion University excels in nursing and education, while Presbyterian College is renowned for its business and engineering programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Francis Marion University	Presbyterian College
Overview
Location	Florence, South Carolina	Clinton, South Carolina
Campus setting	Suburb: Small	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	76.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	86.1%	71.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $41 Graduate: $41	$179
SAT range	930 - 1120	1010 - 1220
ACT range	15 - 22	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	39.0%
Students submitting ACT score	19.0%	27.0%
Total number of applicants	3,028	1,964
Total number of admissions given out	2,608	1,394
Admitted students who chose to enroll	699	226
Yield rate	26.8%	16.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,351 Out of state: $34,735	$55,750
Average net price	$13,299	$21,170
Tuition	In state: $10,384 Out of state: $20,768	$38,220
Room & board	$8,230	Room/dormitory: $5,400 Meal plan: $5,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $10,192	95.0% Average amount $33,202
Students receiving federal student loan	59.0% Average amount $5,579	86.0% Average amount $3,939
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $7,593	8.0% Average amount $12,162

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,475 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%	991 Men 48.5% Women 51.5%
Graduate students	448 Men 22.8% Women 77.2%	240 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.4%	42.2%
International students	1.6%	2.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Small	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,413	1,122
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Carolina North Carolina Florida Georgia Texas	South Carolina Georgia Florida North Carolina Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Visual & Performing Arts	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Psychology Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.2%	59.2%
Dropout rate	15.9%	8.4%
Transferred out	38.3%	31.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,582 Year 2: $101,964 Year 3: $110,561 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,618 Year 2: $58,866 Year 3: $60,568 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,080 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $47,870 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $40,311 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,861 Year 2: $28,443 Year 3: $34,636 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,038 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $34,338 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,535 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $34,010 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,804 Year 2: $28,180 Year 3: $32,997 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,805 Year 2: $30,157 Year 3: $32,022 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,652 Year 3: $31,548	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $100,950 Year 2: $118,465 Year 3: $119,548 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,314 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $50,307 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,824 Year 3: $39,461 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,474 Year 2: $33,518 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,927 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $16,663 Year 3: N/A Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,312 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,479 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,696 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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