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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 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 |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $289 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 855 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Ferrum College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($37,400.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Ferrum College ($18,701 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 7.9% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,264 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Ferrum College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($28,392 vs. $26,580)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Ferrum College (881) is 3 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (31% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $5,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $28,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($234 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/