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Boise State Idaho Guilford College AU Carroll College Dominican College RU Virginia University of Lynchburg RMC Lake Forest College North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| The College of Idaho | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The College of Idaho is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 855 students)
C of I vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Ferrum College than The College of Idaho ($37,400.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Ferrum College ($24,075 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 22.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($10,820 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 11.3% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($26,580 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or C of I .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Ferrum College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $6,700 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,000)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $2,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,995 vs. $28,000)
- C of I graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/