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Overview |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 1,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $31,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $31,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $10,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $17,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $26,617 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 667 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $327 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Alverno College | ||
| 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 Alverno College based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 1,719 students)
Ferris State University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 136.2% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($31,944.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Alverno College than Ferris State University ($31,944.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Alverno College ($13,154 vs. $17,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 4.1% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($10,238 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 107.6% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($26,617 vs. $12,823)
Ferris State University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 99 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Alverno College (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,100)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $7,514 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($24,179 vs. $31,693)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($250 vs. $327)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/