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Overview |
Ferris State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 65% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 4,008 students)
Ferris State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Parkside?
- Ferris State University is 105.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Parkside than Ferris State University ($15,224.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Ferris State University ($8,778 vs. $13,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 28.7% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($8,286 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 96.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($12,823 vs. $6,523)
Ferris State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 39 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,214 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,179)
- Parkside graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/