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Overview |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $289 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 855 students)
Trinity College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Ferrum College than Trinity Washington University ($37,400.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Ferrum College ($13,586 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 12.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,750 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Ferrum College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 37% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($26,580 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Trinity College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Ferrum College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $39,000)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $3,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,649)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($289 vs. $327)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/