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Overview |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 855 students)
Ferrum College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or MBC?
- Ferrum College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Ferrum College than Mary Baldwin College ($37,400.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Ferrum College ($18,746 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 28.2% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,320 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 9% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($26,580 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Ferrum College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 128 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming MBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
Ferrum College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or MBC? 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 MBC and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Ferrum College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $600 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/