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Overview |
Ferris State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| 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 Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 6,889 students)
Ferris State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Ferris State University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Ferris State University ($28,752.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Saginaw Valley State University ($13,154 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 9.8% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,660 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Ferris State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($12,823 vs. $9,611)
Ferris State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 21 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Ferris State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Saginaw Valley State University? 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University 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/