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Overview |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 9,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #617 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 80.5% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at IU Northwest than Ferris State University ($21,356.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Ferris State University ($5,553 vs. $13,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 4.1% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($10,244 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Indiana University Northwest (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 57.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($12,823 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 81 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
IU Northwest vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (45% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,500)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $851 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,030)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/