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Overview |
Maryville College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 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 |
Maryville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Maryville College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Maryville 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
- Maryville College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 855 students)
Maryville College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Ferrum College than Maryville College ($37,400.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Ferrum College ($21,583 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 4.9% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,616 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($30,782 vs. $26,580)
Maryville College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 171 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College 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 Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Ferrum College (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $500 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,000)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Maryville College 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/