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Guilford College AU Dominican College RU AU Virginia University of Lynchburg North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| Southern Wesleyan University | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SWU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 |
SWU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
SWU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SWU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 855 students)
SWU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 41% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Ferrum College than Southern Wesleyan University ($37,400.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Ferrum College ($17,639 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 37.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,650 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 35.4% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($26,580 vs. $19,636)
SWU vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Ferrum College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- SWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/