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Overview |
PC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
PC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 21, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $289 |
Diversity |
PC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 855 students)
PC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Ferrum College?
- Presbyterian College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at PC than Ferrum College ($38,990.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Ferrum College ($21,571 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 17.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,300 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 29.3% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($34,379 vs. $26,580)
PC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 201 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming PC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Ferrum College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,000)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $1,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $28,000)
- PC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($269 vs. $289)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/