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Overview |
Ferris State University | Daemen College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Amherst, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 2,625 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | daemen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Daemen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $33,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $33,054 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $18,944 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $25,136 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Daemen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 3,041 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| 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 | Daemen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Daemen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $20,373 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $210 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Daemen College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Daemen College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Daemen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Daemen College based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 2,625 students)
Ferris State University vs. Daemen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Daemen College?
- Daemen College is 144.4% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($33,054.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.4% higher at Daemen College than Ferris State University ($33,054.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Daemen College ($13,154 vs. $18,944)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 30.8% lower than costs at Daemen College ($10,660 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daemen College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Daemen College students is 96% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($25,136 vs. $12,823)
Ferris State University vs. Daemen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Daemen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Daemen College or Ferris State University .
- Accepted freshman Daemen College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Daemen College (76.2%)
Ferris State University vs. Daemen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Daemen 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 Daemen College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Daemen College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $800 more per year than Daemen College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,200)
- Daemen College students graduate with a $3,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($20,373 vs. $24,179)
- Daemen College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($210 vs. $250)
- More Daemen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/