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Overview |
Wilmington College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, OH | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 964 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmington.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,837 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,837 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,495 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,915 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,805 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilmington College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,877 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wilmington College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wilmington College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilmington College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (964 students vs. 767 students)
Wilmington College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $29,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Ferrum College than Wilmington College ($37,400.00 vs. $29,837.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Wilmington College ($22,521 vs. $24,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 15.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,495 vs. $13,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College as Ferrum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 90.8% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($32,061 vs. $16,805)
Wilmington College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Wilmington College .
- The average SAT score at Wilmington College (966) is 85 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wilmington College (84.6%)
Wilmington College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington 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 Wilmington College.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Ferrum College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wilmington College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,000)
- Wilmington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Wilmington College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/