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Overview |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $289 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 855 students)
Dickinson College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Ferrum College?
- Dickinson College is 62.5% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Dickinson College than Ferrum College ($60,776.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Dickinson College ($25,558 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 20.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,230 vs. $15,938)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College as Ferrum College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($39,554 vs. $26,580)
Dickinson College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Dickinson College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson 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 Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Ferrum College (84% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $23,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($217 vs. $289)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/