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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 855 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 384.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.1% higher at Ferrum College than PennWest Edinboro ($37,400.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 13.5% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,660 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than PennWest Edinboro (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($26,580 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Edinboro (950) is 69 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Ferrum College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $1,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- PennWest Edinboro graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/