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Overview |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Zanesville, OH | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,799 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,178 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,170 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,632 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,715 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,197 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 880/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Zanesville Campus is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,799 students vs. 767 students)
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 505.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $6,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.9% higher at Ferrum College than Ohio University Zanesville Campus ($37,400.00 vs. $9,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Zanesville Campus than Ferrum College ($5,715 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Zanesville Campus are 99.5% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($6,632 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Ohio University Zanesville Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 516.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Zanesville Campus ($32,061 vs. $5,197)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Zanesville Campus students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus 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 University-Zanesville Campus.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Ohio University Zanesville Campus (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Zanesville Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,000)
- Ohio University Zanesville Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/