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Overview |
Ferris State University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,444 students)
Ferris State University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 139% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at Notre Dame College than Ferris State University ($31,250.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Notre Dame College ($13,978 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 12.7% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,268 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Ferris State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 118.4% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($24,299 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 110 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Ferris State University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Ferris State University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,900)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/