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Overview |
Life University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
Life University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 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 |
Life University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $289 |
Diversity |
Life University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Life University | 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
- Life University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 855 students)
Life University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 189.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.6% higher at Ferrum College than Life University ($37,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Life University ($25,558 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 36.1% lower than costs at Life University ($13,230 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Life University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 122.9% larger than aid received Life University ($26,580 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Life University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Ferrum College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $19,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $28,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($86 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/