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Overview |
Thomas College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 855 students)
Thomas College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Ferrum College than Thomas College ($37,400.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Ferrum College ($22,070 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 10.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,998 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Thomas College ($26,580 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Thomas College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Ferrum College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,000)
- Thomas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Thomas College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/