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Overview |
Brewton-Parker College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 911 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bpc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brewton-Parker College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,850 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,850 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,370 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,874 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,497 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Brewton-Parker College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 744 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 705 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1010 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Brewton-Parker College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brewton-Parker College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $289 |
Diversity |
Brewton-Parker College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Brewton-Parker College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Brewton-Parker 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
- Brewton Parker College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (911 students vs. 855 students)
Brewton-Parker College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brewton-Parker College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 109.5% more expensive to attend than Brewton-Parker College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $17,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Ferrum College than Brewton Parker College ($37,400.00 vs. $17,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brewton Parker College than Ferrum College ($21,874 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brewton Parker College are 41.2% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,370 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brewton Parker College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 83.3% larger than aid received Brewton Parker College ($26,580 vs. $14,497)
Brewton-Parker College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brewton-Parker College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Brewton-Parker College .
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Brewton-Parker College (3.0)
- Brewton-Parker College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Brewton-Parker College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brewton-Parker 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 Brewton-Parker College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Brewton Parker College (31% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Brewton-Parker College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,800)
- Brewton Parker College students graduate with a $3,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($24,930 vs. $28,000)
- Brewton-Parker College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($257 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brewton-Parker College 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/