Ferrum College Value of an Education

Is Ferrum College Worth the Price?

Determine the value of an education from Ferrum College to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Virginia, Ferrum College is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Ferrum College's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Virginia. This lands Ferrum College in the #40 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Virginia.

Nationally, Economics 101: Don't Overpay to Go to This School

Ferrum College's educational quality places it in the bottom tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other colleges and universities that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Ferrum College is higher than it should be. This has earned it a very low #1,165 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. This school earns poor marks for educational quality while its pricing is in-line with a higher quality school, making it a poor educational value.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Ferrum College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$70,083 - Alcorn State University
Average	Fair	$88,188 - Johnson C Smith University $96,705 - Barclay College
	Low	$97,948 - Life Pacific College $99,489 - Coppin State University $109,353 - University of Pikeville $112,184 - Ferrum College
Overpriced	Poor	$122,094 - Thomas College $123,454 - Morrisville State College

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $112,184

On average, a bachelor's degree at Ferrum College will cost you about $112,184. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $26,163 per year and an average of 4.3 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$26,163
Average Years to Graduate	4.3
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$112,184

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Ferrum College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$201,467	1,080	F-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$112,184	500	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$112,184	696	F

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$201,467	28	F-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$112,184	22	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$112,184	27	F-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Virginia.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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Ferrum College Value of an Education

Is Ferrum College Worth the Price?

Within Virginia, Ferrum College is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Nationally, Economics 101: Don't Overpay to Go to This School

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $112,184

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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