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Overview |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,950 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,790 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,270 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,033 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,228 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,903 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $289 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 31% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 767 students)
ETSU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 370.4% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.2% higher at Ferrum College than East Tennessee State University ($37,400.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Ferrum College ($16,033 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 28.8% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,270 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 247.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($32,061 vs. $9,228)
ETSU vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 187 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than ETSU (87.1%)
ETSU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Ferrum College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/