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Overview |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $289 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferrum College is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 68.8% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Ferrum College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($37,400.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 13.4% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,665 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($26,580 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
SHMS vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS 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 SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/