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Overview |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 237 students)
Ferrum College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Ferrum College is 133.6% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at Ferrum College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($37,400.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Ferrum College ($18,831 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 62.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,136 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($26,580 vs. $22,629)
Ferrum College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Ferrum College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
Ferrum College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Ferrum College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/