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Overview |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| 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 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $299 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 10,072 students)
Ferris State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or NCAT?
- Ferris State University is 269.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at NCAT than Ferris State University ($17,050.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Ferris State University ($9,189 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($9,179 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than North Carolina A & T State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 10.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,128 vs. $10,082)
Ferris State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 99 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Ferris State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,100)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $4,821 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,179 vs. $29,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($250 vs. $299)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/