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UT Martin Guilford College AU Dominican College RU Union University Virginia University of Lynchburg North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| Bethel University | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,974 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,870 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,870 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,537 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,606 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,423 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,318 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 3,224 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 625/1100 | 880/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 767 students)
Bethel vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 121.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at Ferrum College than Bethel University ($37,400.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Ferrum College ($20,606 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 25.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,537 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Bethel University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 207.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($32,061 vs. $10,423)
Bethel vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 47 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bethel (97.2%)
Bethel vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Ferrum College (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,000)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,250)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($289 vs. $292)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/