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Overview |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 96 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 74.1% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 96 students)
Ferris State University vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Crossroads College?
- Crossroads College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($15,560.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Crossroads College than Ferris State University ($15,560.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Crossroads College ($13,154 vs. $18,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 58.4% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($6,730 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crossroads College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($12,823 vs. $8,090)
Ferris State University vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or Ferris State University .
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Crossroads College (79.4%)
Ferris State University vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Crossroads 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 College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Crossroads College (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $33,500)
- More Crossroads College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/