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Overview |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,031 students)
Ferris State University vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Grace Bible College?
- Grace Bible College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Grace Bible College than Ferris State University ($13,320.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Ferris State University ($12,988 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 16.3% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($8,830 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than Ferris State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($11,128 vs. $10,323)
Ferris State University vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or Ferris State University .
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Grace 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 Grace Bible College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Grace Bible College (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $932 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $24,179)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible 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/