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Overview |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 11 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | Open | ||
| 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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $339 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 27% |
Students |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | - | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 11 students)
Ferrum College vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- Ferrum College is 294.5% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.5% higher at Ferrum College than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($37,400.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 87.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($7,070 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($26,580 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or Ferrum College .
Ferrum College vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (31% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $16,800 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $39,000)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $4,813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($28,000 vs. $32,813)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($289 vs. $339)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/