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Overview |
BAC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
BAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
BAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
BAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BAC | 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 855 students)
BAC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 102.2% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Ferrum College than Belmont Abbey College ($37,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Ferrum College ($23,522 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 13.5% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,658 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 186.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($26,580 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 140 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming BAC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
BAC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Ferrum College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,000)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/