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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | 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 | 3.21 | 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 |
Briar Cliff University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $289 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | 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
- Briar Cliff University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (927 students vs. 855 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Ferrum College than Briar Cliff University ($37,400.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Ferrum College ($21,620 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 33.5% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,910 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Ferrum College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($26,614 vs. $26,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Briar Cliff University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
Briar Cliff University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Ferrum College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,000)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($253 vs. $289)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/