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Overview |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $289 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Talladega College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (903 students vs. 855 students)
Talladega College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 208.3% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.3% higher at Ferrum College than Talladega College ($37,400.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than Ferrum College ($12,360 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 48.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,934 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Talladega College than Ferrum College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 163.6% larger than aid received Talladega College ($26,580 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega College 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Talladega College (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $26,500)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $822 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,822)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($289 vs. $298)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/