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Overview |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 1,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $163 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,218 students)
Ferris State University vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Walsh?
- Ferris State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Ferris State University than Walsh College ($13,076.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Walsh College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($11,128 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or Ferris State University .
Ferris State University vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Walsh? 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 Walsh and Ferris State University.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $47,000)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $8,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($15,832 vs. $24,179)
- Walsh graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($163 vs. $250)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/