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Overview |
Ferris State University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 10,072 students)
Ferris State University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Oakland than Ferris State University ($23,730.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Oakland ($13,978 vs. $15,161)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 9% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,268 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Oakland University ($11,128 vs. $9,755)
Ferris State University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 61 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Oakland University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,700)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/