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Guilford College AU Dominican College RU St. Leo University Virginia University of Lynchburg CAU North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| Johnson University Florida | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $289 |
Diversity |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 115.1% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Ferrum College than Johnson University Florida ($37,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than Ferrum College ($20,191 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 54% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,591 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 200.8% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($26,580 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University Florida (943) is 62 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming FCC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at FCC (2.97)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than FCC (79.3%)
FCC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and FCC.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Johnson University Florida (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $5,900 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $6,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $28,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($221 vs. $289)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/