Alderson-Broaddus vs Ferrum College

Alderson Broaddus University and Ferrum College, both private institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Alderson Broaddus, nestled in Philippi, West Virginia, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community feel, while Ferrum, located in Ferrum, Virginia, offers a larger campus and a more diverse student population. With acceptance rates of 75% and 68%, respectively, both universities welcome a significant portion of applicants. While Alderson Broaddus excels in nursing and health professions, Ferrum shines in business and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths, including graduation rates, financial aid opportunities, and campus life, to determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Alderson Broaddus University	Ferrum College
Overview
Location	Philippi, West Virginia	Ferrum, Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	52.0%	57.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	66.5%	76.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	900 - 1110	920 - 1180
ACT range	18 - 23	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	14.0%	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	10.0%	7.0%
Total number of applicants	1,736	1,671
Total number of admissions given out	1,155	1,277
Admitted students who chose to enroll	262	220
Yield rate	22.7%	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	$47,431	$53,080
Average net price	$20,845	$22,278
Tuition	$29,720	$36,480
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,930 Meal plan: $4,930	$12,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,090	99.0% Average amount $29,653
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $7,833	84.0% Average amount $5,940
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,910	4.0% Average amount $13,700

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	750 Men 59.5% Women 40.5%	863 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%
Graduate students	78 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	6 Men 16.7% Women 83.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	73.2%	N/A
International students	7.7%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,027	1,439
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	West Virginia Maryland Ohio Virginia Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Education Health Professions Business Natural Resources and Conservation Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.8%	34.3%
Dropout rate	68.2%	53.2%
Transferred out	N/A	12.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,041 Year 2: $104,033 Year 3: $114,252 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,507 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $65,622 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,436 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,606 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,028 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,324 Year 2: $22,999 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,802 Year 2: N/A 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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