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Overview |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 9,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #617 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $250 |
Diversity |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Ferris State University than Chicago State University ($13,524.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Ferris State University ($9,852 vs. $13,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,660 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Chicago State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 49% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($19,111 vs. $12,823)
CSU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 134 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Chicago State University (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,300)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $7,071 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,179 vs. $31,250)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($250 vs. $323)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/