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Overview |
Ferris State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | |||
| 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 | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $230 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 6,970 students)
Ferris State University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Northern Michigan University?
- Ferris State University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Northern Michigan University than Ferris State University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,978 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 16% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,268 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,128 vs. $9,385)
Ferris State University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 2 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Ferris State University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Ferris State University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,179)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University 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/