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Overview |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $250 |
Diversity |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 34.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Ferris State University than Eastern Illinois University ($13,076.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Ferris State University ($13,380 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,268 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($11,773 vs. $11,128)
EIU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 1 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Ferris State University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $529 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,179)
- EIU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($244 vs. $250)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/