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Overview |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Heathrow, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | remingtoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $14,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $14,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $8,145 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $16,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $6,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $13,280 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $137 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | Remington College | ||
| 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than Remington College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 344 students)
Ferrum College vs. Remington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or Remington College?
- Ferrum College is 158% more expensive to attend than Remington College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $14,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at Ferrum College than Remington College ($37,400.00 vs. $14,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Remington College than Ferrum College ($16,267 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Remington College are 62.4% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,145 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Remington College than Ferrum College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 309.1% larger than aid received Remington College ($26,580 vs. $6,497)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or Remington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Remington College or Ferrum College .
Ferrum College vs. Remington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or Remington 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 Remington College and Ferrum College.
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Remington College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $28,000)
- Remington College students graduate with a $14,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($13,280 vs. $28,000)
- Remington College graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($137 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Remington College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/