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Overview |
CHC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
CHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $289 |
Diversity |
CHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 855 students)
CHC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Ferrum College?
- Chestnut Hill College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at CHC than Ferrum College ($38,950.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Ferrum College ($25,357 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 10.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,000 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Ferrum College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($29,288 vs. $26,580)
CHC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 85 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming CHC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
CHC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Ferrum College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,000)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $1,519 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $28,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($273 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/