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Overview |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 880/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $289 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 767 students)
Thomas University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 228.1% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.1% higher at Ferrum College than Thomas University ($37,400.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Ferrum College ($19,087 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 62.5% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,140 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 546.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($32,061 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Thomas University .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Thomas University (31% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $7,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $28,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($213 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/