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Overview |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $315 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 157 students)
Ferris State University vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Crossroads Bible College?
- Ferris State University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Crossroads Bible College for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Ferris State University than Crossroads Bible College ($13,524.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 1.5% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($10,500 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Crossroads Bible College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($12,823 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or Ferris State University .
Ferris State University vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Crossroads Bible College (45% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $29,200)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $6,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($24,179 vs. $30,485)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($250 vs. $315)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/