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Overview |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $289 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 198.2% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.2% higher at Ferrum College than Allen University ($37,400.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Ferrum College ($13,774 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 54.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,584 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Ferrum College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 135.9% larger than aid received Allen University ($26,580 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Allen University .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or Ferrum College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ferrum College and Allen University.
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $24,300)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $9,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $37,119)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($289 vs. $383)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/