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Overview |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | chamberlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $19,062 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $19,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $16,236 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $31,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $6,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 75% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 663 students)
Ferrum College vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia?
- Ferrum College is 96.2% more expensive to attend than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $19,062.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Ferrum College than Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($37,400.00 vs. $19,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia ($25,558 vs. $31,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 22.7% lower than costs at Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($13,230 vs. $16,236)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 307.8% larger than aid received Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($26,580 vs. $6,518)
Ferrum College vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia or Ferrum College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia (50%)
Ferrum College vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? 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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia and Ferrum College.
- Graduates from Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia earn on average $15,600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $39,000)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,000)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/