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Overview |
Ferrum College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ferrum College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 855 students)
Ferrum College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Ferrum College ($37,896.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($25,558 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 12.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($13,230 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 5.6% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($28,061 vs. $26,580)
Ferrum College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Ferrum College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Ferrum College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Ferrum College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $1,100 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,000)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $28,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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/