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Overview |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 137 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ocac.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $289 |
Diversity |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
OCAC | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 137 students)
OCAC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OCAC or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Ferrum College than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($37,400.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 32.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,000 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Oregon College of Art and Craft (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($26,580 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OCAC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or OCAC .
OCAC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OCAC 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 OCAC.
- The graduation rate at OCAC is higher than Ferrum College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $7,000 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,000)
- Oregon College of Art and Craft students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,250 vs. $28,000)
- OCAC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($281 vs. $289)
- More OCAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/