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Overview |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 50% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $191 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 855 students)
Ferrum College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or LGCNHS?
- Ferrum College is 23% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Ferrum College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($37,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than LGCNHS ($25,558 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 20.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,000 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 333.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($26,580 vs. $6,133)
Ferrum College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Ferrum College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Ferrum College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Ferrum College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $12,300 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $39,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $28,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($191 vs. $289)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/