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Overview |
Ferris State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $312 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Lourdes 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,136 students)
Ferris State University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 96.9% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.9% higher at Lourdes University than Ferris State University ($25,750.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Lourdes University ($13,978 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,268 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($18,038 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 26 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Ferris State University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Lourdes University (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,600)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $6,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $30,250)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($250 vs. $312)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/