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Overview |
Point U | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Point U | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Point U | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $289 |
Diversity |
Point U | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Point U | 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
- Point University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 855 students)
Point U vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Ferrum College than Point University ($37,400.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than Ferrum College ($19,890 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 47% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,000 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 77.7% larger than aid received Point University ($26,580 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 29 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Point U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Ferrum College (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $35,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $313 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,687 vs. $28,000)
- Point U graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($286 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/