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Overview |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UB | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 855 students)
UB vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 412.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Ferrum College than University of Baltimore ($37,400.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Ferrum College ($18,122 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 46.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,230 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than University of Baltimore (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 252.3% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($26,580 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 91 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
UB vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $21,600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $39,000)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- UB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/