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Overview |
Ferris State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 8,505 students)
Ferris State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Northwest?
- Ferris State University is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Ferris State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($13,076.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Northwest ($13,978 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,268 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Ferris State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,128 vs. $8,387)
Ferris State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 38 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Ferris State University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,200)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/