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Overview |
CBC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CBC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CBC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
CBC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CBC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 130.9% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Ferrum College than Central Baptist College ($37,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than Ferrum College ($18,128 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 76.4% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($7,500 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Central Baptist College (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 171.6% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($26,580 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Central Baptist College (968) is 87 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming CBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman CBC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at CBC is higher than Ferrum College (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,000)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/