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Overview |
Ferris State University | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Madonna 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 Madonna University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 2,109 students)
Ferris State University vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at Madonna University than Ferris State University ($26,100.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Madonna University ($13,978 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 19.3% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,268 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($19,840 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 21 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Ferris State University vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Madonna 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 Madonna University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Madonna University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,400)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna 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/