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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Guilford College Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $289 |
Diversity |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
JU | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 855 students)
JU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Ferrum College?
- Jacksonville University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at JU than Ferrum College ($43,520.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than JU ($25,558 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 20.8% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,230 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Ferrum College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($31,988 vs. $26,580)
JU vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Ferrum College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,000)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $5,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $28,000)
- JU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($233 vs. $289)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/