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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Ferrum College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,521 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,061 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,483 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1100 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 767 students)
Ferrum College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or VCU?
- Ferrum College is 191.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Ferrum College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($37,400.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than VCU ($22,521 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 21.8% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,230 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 157.9% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($32,061 vs. $12,433)
Ferrum College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Ferrum College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 216 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming VCU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than VCU (93.1%)
Ferrum College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or VCU? 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 VCU and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Ferrum College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,000)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/