Shorter University vs FMU-Florence

Shorter University and Francis Marion University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Shorter University, nestled in Rome, Georgia, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community feel. Francis Marion University, located in Florence, South Carolina, offers a more diverse student population and a wider range of academic programs. While Shorter University prides itself on its strong liberal arts foundation, Francis Marion University excels in business and healthcare fields. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Francis Marion University	Shorter University
Overview
Location	Florence, South Carolina	Rome, Georgia
Campus setting	Suburb: Small	City: Small
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%	68.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	86.1%	81.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $41 Graduate: $41	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	930 - 1120	960 - 1190
ACT range	15 - 22	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	12.0%
Students submitting ACT score	19.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	3,028	1,149
Total number of admissions given out	2,608	933
Admitted students who chose to enroll	699	309
Yield rate	26.8%	33.1%
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	$40,961
Average net price	$13,299	$16,438
Tuition	In state: $10,384 Out of state: $20,768	$22,380
Room & board	$8,230	Room/dormitory: $5,000 Meal plan: $4,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $10,192	99.0% Average amount $18,107
Students receiving federal student loan	59.0% Average amount $5,579	64.0% Average amount $5,550
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $7,593	6.0% Average amount $9,447

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,475 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%	1,332 Men 44.3% Women 55.7%
Graduate students	448 Men 22.8% Women 77.2%	128 Men 53.1% Women 46.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.4%	15.2%
International students	1.6%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,413	760
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	Georgia Alabama Florida Tennessee Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Visual & Performing Arts	Business Liberal Arts Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	15:1
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%	37.2%
Dropout rate	15.9%	62.4%
Transferred out	38.3%	N/A
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,578 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $60,645 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,806 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $52,744 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,621 Year 2: $45,249 Year 3: $46,956 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,642 Year 2: $36,992 Year 3: $38,254 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,165 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $36,577 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,686 Year 2: $39,585 Year 3: $33,718 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,710 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $30,793 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: N/A Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,402 Year 3: N/A

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