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Overview |
Ferris State University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 734 students)
Ferris State University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 272.7% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.7% higher at Ripon College than Ferris State University ($50,400.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Ripon College ($13,154 vs. $22,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 4.6% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($10,190 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 204.1% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($38,989 vs. $12,823)
Ferris State University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 96 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Ferris State University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $3,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($24,179 vs. $28,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($250 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/