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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Ferrum College?
- Maine College of Art is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Maine College of Art than Ferrum College ($39,100.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Maine College of Art ($25,558 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 9.1% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($13,230 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 31.4% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($26,580 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Maine College of Art .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Ferrum College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,600)
- Maine College of Art students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Maine College of Art graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/