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Overview |
Neumann | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,171 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,420 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,420 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,680 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,298 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,372 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Neumann | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,212 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 3,218 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 880/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Neumann | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Neumann | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Neumann | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | 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
- Neumann University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,171 students vs. 767 students)
Neumann vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $35,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Ferrum College than Neumann University ($37,400.00 vs. $35,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Neumann ($22,521 vs. $29,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 18.5% lower than costs at Neumann University ($13,230 vs. $15,680)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University as Ferrum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Neumann University ($32,061 vs. $27,372)
Neumann vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Neumann University (905) is 24 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Neumann students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Neumann (76.4%)
Neumann vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Ferrum College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Neumann University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Neumann graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Neumann 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/