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Temple Guilford College AU Fairfield University Dominican College RU Virginia University of Lynchburg North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Warner, NH | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 59 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | magdalen.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,699 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,757 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 48 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98%Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.2%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $289 |
Diversity |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Northeast Catholic College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Northeast Catholic College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 59 students)
Northeast Catholic College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeast Catholic College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 59.8% more expensive to attend than Northeast Catholic College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Ferrum College than Northeast Catholic College ($37,400.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeast Catholic College than Ferrum College ($16,699 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeast Catholic College are 40.7% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,400 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeast Catholic College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Northeast Catholic College ($26,580 vs. $19,757)
Northeast Catholic College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeast Catholic College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Northeast Catholic College .
- Northeast Catholic College has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Northeast Catholic College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeast Catholic 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 Northeast Catholic College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Northeast Catholic College (31% vs. 30%)
- More Northeast Catholic College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/