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Overview |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 855 students)
Ithaca College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Ferrum College?
- Ithaca College is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Ithaca College than Ferrum College ($48,126.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Ithaca College ($25,558 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 20.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,230 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($29,677 vs. $26,580)
Ithaca College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Ithaca College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Ferrum College (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/