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Overview |
EC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
EC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
EC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 6% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Ferrum College than Elmira College ($37,400.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Ferrum College ($24,040 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 1.2% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,230 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($27,091 vs. $26,580)
EC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or EC .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
EC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Ferrum College (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,000)
- Elmira College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- EC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/