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Overview |
Barclay College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Haviland, KS | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 169 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barclaycollege.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barclay College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,000 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,926 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,564 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Barclay College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 205 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 108 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Barclay College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barclay College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $289 |
Diversity |
Barclay College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Barclay College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Barclay 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than Barclay College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 169 students)
Barclay College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barclay College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 96.8% more expensive to attend than Barclay College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Ferrum College than Barclay College ($37,400.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Barclay College ($25,558 vs. $26,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barclay College are 20.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,000 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barclay College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 129.9% larger than aid received Barclay College ($26,580 vs. $11,564)
Barclay College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barclay College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Barclay College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Barclay College (52.7%)
Barclay College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barclay 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 Barclay College.
- The graduation rate at Barclay College is higher than Ferrum College (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Barclay College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,300)
- Barclay College students graduate with a $7,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $28,000)
- Barclay College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($213 vs. $289)
- More Barclay College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/