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Overview |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 10,072 students)
Ferris State University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or BGSU?
- Ferris State University is 16% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at BGSU than Ferris State University ($19,845.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than BGSU ($13,978 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 22.6% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,268 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Ferris State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,128 vs. $8,898)
Ferris State University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 3 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than BGSU (78.7%)
Ferris State University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Ferris State University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,600)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $1,821 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/