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Overview |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $124 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 227 students)
Ferrum College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or Centra College?
- Ferrum College is 304.8% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.8% higher at Ferrum College than Centra College ($37,400.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Centra College ($25,558 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 40.7% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,406 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 309.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($26,580 vs. $6,495)
Ferrum College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Ferrum College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Centra College (40%)
Ferrum College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or Centra 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 Centra College and Ferrum College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,000)
- Centra College students graduate with a $15,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $28,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($124 vs. $289)
- More Centra 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/