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Overview |
Lourdes University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lourdes University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lourdes University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | 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
- Lourdes University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 855 students)
Lourdes University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Ferrum College than Lourdes University ($37,400.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Ferrum College ($22,634 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 10.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,000 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 47.4% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($26,580 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 102 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes 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 Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Lourdes University (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,000)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $30,250)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($289 vs. $312)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/