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Overview |
CULVER | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
CULVER | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CULVER | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CULVER | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | 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
- Culver Stockton College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 855 students)
CULVER vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Ferrum College than Culver Stockton College ($37,400.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than Ferrum College ($20,522 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 42.7% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,270 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($26,580 vs. $21,686)
CULVER vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Culver Stockton College (968) is 87 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming CULVER students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
CULVER vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at CULVER is higher than Ferrum College (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Culver Stockton College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,000)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- CULVER graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/