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Overview |
King College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
King College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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 |
King College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
King College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
King College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 34% | ||
Campus |
King College | 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
- King College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 855 students)
King College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Ferrum College than King College ($37,400.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Ferrum College ($22,626 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 32.8% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,960 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than King College (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 17% larger than aid received King College ($26,580 vs. $22,715)
King College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 124 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming King College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King 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 King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Ferrum College (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,000)
- King College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- King College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/