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Overview |
Ferris State University | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University | ||
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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 Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University | ||
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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 Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,031 students)
Ferris State University vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Grace Christian University?
- Grace Christian University 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 Christian University 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 Christian University than Ferris State University ($12,988 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 16.3% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($8,830 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University 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 Christian University ($11,128 vs. $10,323)
Ferris State University vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University 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 Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Grace Christian University? 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 Christian University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Grace Christian University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $932 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $24,179)
- Grace Christian University 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 Christian University 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/