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Overview |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $289 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 58% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 1,542.5% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344.7% higher at Ferrum College than Gainesville State College ($37,400.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 78.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($7,408 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Gainesville State College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($26,580 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Gainesville College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/