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Overview |
Chowan University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Chowan University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $289 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Chowan 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
- Chowan University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 855 students)
Chowan University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Ferrum College than Chowan University ($37,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Ferrum College ($17,334 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 37.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,650 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Chowan University ($26,580 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Ferrum College (881) is 108 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Ferrum College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Chowan University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan 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 Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Chowan University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,600)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $7,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $35,150)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($289 vs. $363)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/