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Overview |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Fort Washington, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | devry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $15,835 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $15,835 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $7,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 88% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 58% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 42% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | - | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than DeVry University-Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 0 students)
Ferrum College vs. DeVry University-Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or DeVry University-Pennsylvania?
- Ferrum College is 136.2% more expensive to attend than DeVry University-Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $15,835.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Ferrum College than DeVry University Pennsylvania ($37,400.00 vs. $15,835.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University Pennsylvania are 74.2% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($7,594 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than DeVry University Pennsylvania (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University Pennsylvania ($26,580 vs. $0)
Ferrum College vs. DeVry University-Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or DeVry University-Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeVry University-Pennsylvania or Ferrum College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than DeVry University-Pennsylvania (69.4%)
Ferrum College vs. DeVry University-Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or DeVry University-Pennsylvania? 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 DeVry University-Pennsylvania and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than DeVry University Pennsylvania (31% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/