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Overview |
OC Comets | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC Comets | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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
- Olivet College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (919 students vs. 855 students)
OC Comets vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Ferrum College than Olivet College ($37,400.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Ferrum College ($21,394 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 17.7% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,242 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Olivet College ($26,580 vs. $23,361)
OC Comets vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 50 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
OC Comets vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Ferrum College (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $300 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $39,000)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- OC Comets graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/