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Overview |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 72% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 10,072 students)
Ferris State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or SFASU?
- Ferris State University is 66.7% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at SFASU than Ferris State University ($18,858.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Ferris State University ($13,858 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($9,642 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Stephen F Austin State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($11,128 vs. $10,363)
Ferris State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 8 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,600)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/