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Overview |
Ferrum College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Ferrum, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferrum.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferrum College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,400 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,400 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,230 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,558 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,580 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferrum College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,452 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferrum College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferrum College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferrum College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Ferrum College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (951 students vs. 855 students)
Ferrum College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferrum College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Ferrum College is 18% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Ferrum College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($37,400.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Ferrum College ($20,470 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 24.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,660 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 0% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($26,580 vs. $26,575)
Ferrum College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferrum College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Ferrum College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 134 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Ferrum College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferrum College or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Ferrum College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Ferrum College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/