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Overview |
Campbellsville University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,451 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,170 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,777 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,113 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 998 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 880/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbellsville University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $289 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville 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
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 767 students)
Campbellsville University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Campbellsville University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Ferrum College than Campbellsville University ($37,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbellsville University than Ferrum College ($18,777 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 44.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,170 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Campbellsville University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 45% larger than aid received Campbellsville University ($32,061 vs. $22,113)
Campbellsville University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Campbellsville University .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 105 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Campbellsville University (98.3%)
Campbellsville University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Ferrum College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $8,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($19,400 vs. $28,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($200 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/