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Overview |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 82 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 935/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $245 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Kuyper College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 82 students)
Ferris State University vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Kuyper College?
- Kuyper College is 94% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Kuyper College than Ferris State University ($25,370.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Kuyper College ($13,978 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 14.2% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($8,990 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 59.1% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($17,710 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Kuyper College (1010) is 1 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Kuyper College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Ferris State University vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Kuyper College is higher than Ferris State University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $429 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,179)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($245 vs. $250)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/