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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.

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of Ferrum College
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

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.

UnderpricedBest
    Good
    • $70,083 - Alcorn State University
    AverageFair
    • $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
    OverpricedPoor
    • $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 Graduate4.3
    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 GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
    Students Receiving no Aid$201,4671,080F-
    All Students (With and Without Aid)$112,184500D-
    Only Students Receiving Aid$112,184696F
    In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
    Students Receiving no Aid$201,46728F-
    All Students (With and Without Aid)$112,18422F-
    Only Students Receiving Aid$112,18427F-

    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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