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Overview |
Mitchell College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 |
Mitchell College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Ferrum College than Mitchell College ($37,400.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Mitchell College ($25,558 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 11.9% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($13,230 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($26,580 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Mitchell College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell 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 Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Ferrum College (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Mitchell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/