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Overview |
AU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
AU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
AU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $289 |
Diversity |
AU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 855 students)
AU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Ferrum College than Anderson University ($37,400.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Ferrum College ($21,633 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 17.8% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,230 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Anderson University ($26,580 vs. $24,409)
AU vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 197 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming AU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Ferrum College (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $1,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $1,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $28,000)
- AU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($277 vs. $289)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/