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Overview |
Ferris State University | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 870/1120 | ||
| 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 | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $270 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 3,598 students)
Ferris State University vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 128.5% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($30,900.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at Tiffin University than Ferris State University ($30,900.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Tiffin University ($13,154 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 18.7% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($10,660 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Ferris State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 60.4% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($20,572 vs. $12,823)
Ferris State University vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Ferris State University .
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Tiffin University (79.8%)
Ferris State University vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Tiffin 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 Tiffin University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Ferris State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $1,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,117)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($250 vs. $270)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/