Francis Marion vs. CU
The following statements compare Francis Marion University and Cumberland University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- CU's tuition ($27,840) is more expensive than Francis Marion ($21,544).
- CU's acceptance rate (67.00%) is lower than Francis Marion (82.23%).
- CU has higher yield (36.03%) than Francis Marion (22.03%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,030.
- Francis Marion's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than CU (18 to 1).
- Francis Marion (4,017 students) is larger than CU (3,072 students) with more enrolled students.
- CU ($18,333) has higher amount of financial aid than Francis Marion ($9,681).
- CU's graduation rate (47%) is higher than Francis Marion (43%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,170 In-State
$21,544 out-of-state
$21,544 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,681
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
82.23% Acceptance Rate
22.03% Yield
Enrollment
3,623 Undergraduate
394 Graduate
416 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
37% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
207 Faculties (full-time)
500 Staffs (full-time)
$68,757 Faculty Salary
$48,773 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,670 annual charge
-1,539 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$27,840
Financial Aid
$18,333
Test Scores
Admission
67.00% Acceptance Rate
36.03% Yield
Enrollment
2,652 Undergraduate
420 Graduate
345 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
85 Faculties (full-time)
213 Staffs (full-time)
$51,411 Faculty Salary
$47,817 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,400 annual charge
-625 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,940 annual charge
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