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Overview |
Ferris State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $26,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $20,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 2,074 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 1,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $225 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| 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 Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 2,360 students)
Ferris State University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 132.2% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Ferris State University ($31,400.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Northwood University-Michigan ($13,154 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,660 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Ferris State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 61.3% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($20,685 vs. $12,823)
Ferris State University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 17 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Northwood University-Michigan? 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 Northwood University-Michigan and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Ferris State University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $3,500 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,000)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $2,404 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $24,179)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($225 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/