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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,525 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,580 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,955 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $289 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University Hamilton is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,268 students vs. 855 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 484.3% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Ferrum College than Miami University Hamilton ($37,400.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Ferrum College ($10,580 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 19.6% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($13,230 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Miami University Hamilton (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 436.4% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($26,580 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman Miami University-Hamilton students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Miami University Hamilton (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $15,300 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,000)
- Miami University Hamilton students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $28,000)
- Miami University-Hamilton graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($255 vs. $289)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/