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Overview |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 910/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $250 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 102.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at CCSU than Ferris State University ($19,358.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than CCSU ($13,978 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 21.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,268 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 79.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($11,128 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 2 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Ferris State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ferris State University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Ferris State University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,179)
- CCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/