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Saint Xavier University Guilford College AU Dominican College RU Virginia University of Lynchburg North Carolina Wesleyan College SUNY Stony Brook Longwood University| Saint Josephs College | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SJC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
SJC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
SJC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SJC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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
- Saint Josephs College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 855 students)
SJC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Ferrum College than Saint Josephs College ($37,400.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Ferrum College ($15,836 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 39.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,480 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($26,580 vs. $21,898)
SJC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Josephs College (985) is 104 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming SJC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Ferrum College (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,000)
- Saint Josephs College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- SJC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/