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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $250 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 10,072 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Ferris State University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Ferris State University ($14,500.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Eastern Michigan University ($13,978 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 11% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,268 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Ferris State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,128 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 20 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,600)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $1,321 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,500)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/