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Overview |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Glenville, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 1,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | glenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $10,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $11,484 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,521 | $16,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,061 | $8,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,483 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 880/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | Glenville State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Glenville State College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,633 students vs. 767 students)
Ferrum College vs. Glenville State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or Glenville State College?
- Ferrum College is 347.8% more expensive to attend than Glenville State College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271% higher at Ferrum College than Glenville State College ($37,400.00 vs. $10,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Glenville State College than Ferrum College ($16,745 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glenville State College are 15.2% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,484 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Glenville State College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 288.9% larger than aid received Glenville State College ($32,061 vs. $8,245)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or Glenville State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Glenville State College or Ferrum College .
- The average SAT score at Glenville State College (913) is 32 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Glenville State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Glenville State College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
Ferrum College vs. Glenville State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or Glenville State 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 Glenville State College and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is the same as at Glenville State College (31% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Glenville State College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,900)
- Glenville State College students graduate with a $3,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($24,025 vs. $28,000)
- Glenville State College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Glenville State College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/