Ferrum vs The University of Olivet
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VACatholic life on campusThe University of OlivetOlivet, MICatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Olivet has the higher graduation rate: 35% against 32% at Ferrum.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Ferrum has the lower price after aid: $16,940 a year, against $19,656 at The University of Olivet.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at The University of Olivet: $47,907, against $44,296 at Ferrum.
- Ferrum admits 89% of applicants, and The University of Olivet admits 83%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Ferrum, VA
Olivet, MI
Setting
Rural
Rural
Students
767
973
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
89%
83%
Graduation rate
32%
35%
First-year retention
64%
61%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,082
$21,393
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,940
$19,656
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,493
$20,442
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,967
$20,564
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,505
$21,730
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,346
$24,068
Median debt
$27,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,296
$47,907
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.