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Overview |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 54% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 6,951 students)
Ferris State University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or UW-Stout?
- Ferris State University is 84.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at UW-Stout than Ferris State University ($15,894.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than UW-Stout ($13,154 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 22.3% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($8,718 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 192.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($12,823 vs. $4,384)
Ferris State University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (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 UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Ferris State University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Ferris State University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates of Ferris State University and UW-Stout have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,000 vs. $47,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $1,321 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,500)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/