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Overview |
PAFA | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
PAFA | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PAFA | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $289 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
PAFA | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Ferrum College?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at PAFA than Ferrum College ($40,500.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than PAFA ($25,558 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 32.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,230 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 65.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($26,580 vs. $16,087)
PAFA vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
PAFA vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA 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 PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Ferrum College (73% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $17,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($274 vs. $289)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/