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Overview |
Ferris State University | RU | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 7,718 students)
Ferris State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or RU?
- Ferris State University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at RU than Ferris State University ($20,246.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than RU ($13,978 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,268 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Ferris State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,128 vs. $9,733)
Ferris State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Ferris State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or RU? 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 RU and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Ferris State University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $400 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,179)
- RU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/