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Overview |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Saint Clairsville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 1,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $6,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $9,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $6,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $3,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $6,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Ohio University-Eastern Campus based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 1,149 students)
Ferris State University vs. Ohio University-Eastern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Ohio University-Eastern Campus?
- Ferris State University is 118.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Eastern Campus for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $6,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Ferris State University than Ohio University Eastern Campus ($13,524.00 vs. $9,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Eastern Campus than Ferris State University ($3,897 vs. $13,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Eastern Campus are 60.7% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($6,632 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Ohio University Eastern Campus (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 101.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Eastern Campus ($12,823 vs. $6,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Ohio University-Eastern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Eastern Campus or Ferris State University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Eastern Campus students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
Ferris State University vs. Ohio University-Eastern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Ohio University-Eastern Campus? 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 Ohio University-Eastern Campus and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Ohio University Eastern Campus (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Ohio University-Eastern Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Eastern Campus students graduate with a $3,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,179)
- Ohio University-Eastern Campus graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Eastern Campus 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/