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Overview |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $305 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 855 students)
Ferrum College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or VSU?
- Ferrum College is 575.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Ferrum College than Virginia State University ($37,400.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Ferrum College ($15,773 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,544 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Virginia State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 131.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($26,580 vs. $11,498)
Ferrum College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Ferrum College .
- The average SAT score at Ferrum College (881) is 24 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Ferrum College students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Ferrum College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or VSU? 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 VSU and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Ferrum College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $2,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,700)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,500)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($289 vs. $305)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/