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Overview |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,304 | 9,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,712 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,454 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,483 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,321 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,442 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,601 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 12,445 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $250 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 8,304 students)
Indiana State vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $9,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Indiana State than Ferris State University ($21,454.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Indiana State ($13,154 vs. $13,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,660 vs. $11,483)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Indiana State University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($12,823 vs. $11,442)
Indiana State vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 99 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Indiana State vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Ferris State 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 Ferris State University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Indiana State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $459 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,179)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($245 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/