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Overview |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $245 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 650 students)
Ferrum College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or D&E College?
- Ferrum College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Ferrum College than Davis & Elkins College ($37,400.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Ferrum College ($20,126 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 30.7% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,125 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($26,580 vs. $25,119)
Ferrum College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Ferrum College .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 47 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Ferrum College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or D&E 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 D&E College and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Ferrum College (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $1,500 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $4,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $28,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More D&E College 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/