Ferrum College vs Barton College

Ferrum College and Barton College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in North Carolina, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Ferrum College, nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students. Barton College, situated in the vibrant city of Wilson, excels in nursing and business programs, attracting students seeking career-focused degrees. While Ferrum College's student body comprises a higher percentage of female students, Barton College fosters a more diverse and inclusive community. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, popular majors, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Barton College	Ferrum College
Overview
Location	Wilson, North Carolina	Ferrum, Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	57.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.6%	76.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	970 - 1150	920 - 1180
ACT range	17 - 23	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	24.0%	7.0%
Total number of applicants	1,928	1,671
Total number of admissions given out	1,901	1,277
Admitted students who chose to enroll	262	220
Yield rate	13.8%	17.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,750	$53,080
Average net price	$22,996	$22,278
Tuition	$33,430	$36,480
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,672 Meal plan: $6,298	$12,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,315	99.0% Average amount $29,653
Students receiving federal student loan	80.0% Average amount $5,358	84.0% Average amount $5,940
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,551	4.0% Average amount $13,700

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,150 Men 44.6% Women 55.4%	863 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%
Graduate students	63 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	6 Men 16.7% Women 83.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	28.3%	N/A
International students	3.8%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	633	1,439
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Business Education Psychology	Education Health Professions Business Natural Resources and Conservation Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	51.8%	34.3%
Dropout rate	47.7%	53.2%
Transferred out	N/A	12.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,475 Year 2: $59,781 Year 3: $60,996 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,559 Year 3: $38,245 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,340 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $36,986 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,699 Year 2: $32,124 Year 3: $36,017 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,382 Year 3: $36,008 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $34,680 Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $33,385 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,476 Year 3: N/A Gerontology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: N/A	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,791 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,680 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,667 Year 2: $29,322 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,122 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,394 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,382 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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