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Overview |
Allegheny College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $289 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 855 students)
Allegheny College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Ferrum College?
- Allegheny College is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Allegheny College than Ferrum College ($52,950.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Allegheny College ($25,558 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 4.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,230 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 60.3% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($42,599 vs. $26,580)
Allegheny College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Ferrum College (80% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $39,000)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,000)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($289 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/