Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Ferrum College and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Ferrum College and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | Danville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine | Vienna, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Ferrum College and similar schools is $11,820 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | 84.30% | 28% | 11:1 | 855 |
| Sweet Briar College | $25,110 | 75.75% | 61% | 8:1 | 460 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | $36,960 | 81.43% | 43% | 13:1 | 1,538 |
| Appalachian School of Law | - | - | - | - | 152 |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine | $11,160 | - | - | - | 393 |
| Average | $11,820 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 472 |