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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
TU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
TU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $289 |
Diversity |
TU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 855 students)
TU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 416.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Ferrum College than Towson University ($37,400.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Ferrum College ($14,443 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 3.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,230 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Towson University (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 132.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,580 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 200 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming TU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Ferrum College (64% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,000)
- TU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($183 vs. $289)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/