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Overview |
Transylvania University | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 855 students)
Transylvania University vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Ferrum College?
- Transylvania University is 12% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Transylvania University than Ferrum College ($41,900.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Transylvania University ($25,558 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 3.8% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,750 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 18% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($31,355 vs. $26,580)
Transylvania University vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Ferrum College (70% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,000)
- Transylvania University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Transylvania University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/