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Overview |
Ohio Christian University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Circleville, OH | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,600 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiochristian.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Christian University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,700 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,490 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Ohio Christian University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Ohio Christian University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Christian University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,886 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ohio Christian University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio Christian University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Christian 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio Christian University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,600 students vs. 855 students)
Ohio Christian University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Christian University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 72.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Ferrum College than Ohio Christian University ($37,400.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Christian University than Ferrum College ($20,490 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 43.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,230 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Ohio Christian University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 111.6% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($26,580 vs. $12,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Christian University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Ohio Christian University .
Ohio Christian University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Christian 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 Ohio Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is higher than Ferrum College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,500)
- Ohio Christian University students graduate with a $114 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,886 vs. $28,000)
- Ohio Christian University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($288 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/