| Clemson vs. Francis Marion |
#103 in National Universities #1 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #80 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,554 South Carolina Residents $40,866 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,170 South Carolina Residents $21,544 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,646 South Carolina Residents $24,798 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,388 South Carolina Residents $21,997 Out-of-State |
| More$12,634 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,681 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter38.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.39% |
| Lower20.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.47% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,077 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,112 |
| Larger23,401 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,692 |
| Larger5,676 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller420 |
| Larger2,046 | Online Student Population | Smaller808 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Lower9% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher37% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,539) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,626) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,906 | Number of faculty | 310 |
| Higher$109,516 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,454 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.