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Overview |
Miles College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Miles College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Miles College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $289 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miles College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Miles 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
- Miles College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,258 students vs. 855 students)
Miles College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 235% more expensive to attend than Miles College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235% higher at Ferrum College than Miles College ($37,400.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Ferrum College ($13,283 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 80% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($7,348 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miles College than Ferrum College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 183% larger than aid received Miles College ($26,580 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Miles College (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $28,000)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $8,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $36,172)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($289 vs. $374)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/