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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | 880/1100 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Ferrum College than Wesleyan College ($37,400.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Ferrum College ($15,621 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 16.8% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,326 vs. $13,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Ferrum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($32,061 vs. $24,714)
Wesleyan College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Ferrum College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/