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Overview |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 939 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,664 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,012 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 443 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1175 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $289 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (939 students vs. 855 students)
Johnson University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Ferrum College than Johnson University ($37,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Ferrum College ($21,012 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 52.7% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,664 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Johnson University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 182.1% larger than aid received Johnson University ($26,580 vs. $9,423)
Johnson University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 154 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Johnson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Johnson University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson University 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 Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Ferrum College (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $6,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $28,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($221 vs. $289)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/