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F&M Guilford College AU Dickinson College Temple Dominican College RU Mercyhurst College Virginia University of Lynchburg Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College Clarion University of Pennsylvania| Washington & Jefferson College | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
W&J | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
W&J | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 855 students)
W&J vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Ferrum College?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at W&J than Ferrum College ($49,612.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than W&J ($25,558 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 2.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,230 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 46.6% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($38,963 vs. $26,580)
W&J vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
W&J vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Ferrum College (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/