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Overview |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 4,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $20,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $6,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 68.3% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $245 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| 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 Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 4,238 students)
Ferris State University vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Herzing University-Madison?
- Ferris State University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Ferris State University than Herzing University Madison ($13,524.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Herzing University-Madison ($13,154 vs. $20,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 19.4% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($8,928 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Herzing University Madison (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 107.6% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($12,823 vs. $6,178)
Ferris State University vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Ferris State University .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Herzing University Madison (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $466 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $24,179)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($245 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/