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Overview |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
GS | Ferrum College | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 855 students)
GS vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 755.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at Ferrum College than Georgia Southern University ($37,400.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Ferrum College ($15,352 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 28.2% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,316 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Ferrum College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 201.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($26,580 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 208 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming GS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
GS vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Ferrum College (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,000)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- GS graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/