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Overview |
Ferris State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 2,668 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $41,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $41,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $14,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $26,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $31,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 2,913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $276 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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 Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 2,668 students)
Ferris State University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 207.5% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($41,580.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Ferris State University ($41,580.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Mercyhurst College ($13,154 vs. $26,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 33.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,660 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Ferris State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 145.2% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($31,437 vs. $12,823)
Ferris State University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Ferris State University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Ferris State University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,700)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,519 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,698)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($250 vs. $276)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/