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Overview |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 855 students)
Susquahanna vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Ferrum College?
- Susquehanna University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Susquahanna than Ferrum College ($54,440.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Susquahanna ($25,558 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 13.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,230 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Susquehanna University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($40,914 vs. $26,580)
Susquahanna vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Ferrum College (77% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $39,000)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/