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Overview |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 371 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beulah.org | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $46,673 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $482 | $289 |
Diversity |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BHU | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 371 students)
BHU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BHU or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 390% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 390% higher at Ferrum College than Beulah Heights University ($37,400.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beulah Heights University are 29.7% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,200 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Beulah Heights University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($26,580 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BHU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or BHU .
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at BHU (3.0)
BHU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BHU 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 BHU.
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $5,100 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,900)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $18,673 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $46,673)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($289 vs. $482)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/