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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $289 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | 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
- Goldey Beacom College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,012 students vs. 855 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 186.6% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.6% higher at Ferrum College than Goldey Beacom College ($37,400.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Ferrum College ($13,454 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 14.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,600 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Ferrum College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 172.9% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($26,580 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Ferrum College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($23,675 vs. $28,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($244 vs. $289)
- More Goldey-Beacom College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/