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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Emory and Henry College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 855 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Ferrum College than Emory and Henry College ($37,400.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Ferrum College ($20,834 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 4.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($13,230 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Ferrum College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 19% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($31,643 vs. $26,580)
Emory and Henry College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 99 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Ferrum College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,000)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/