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Overview |
IU South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 9,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #617 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $250 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 4,446 students)
IU South Bend vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 80.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at IU South Bend 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 South Bend than Ferris State University ($8,090 vs. $13,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($10,660 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Indiana University South Bend (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 57.3% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($12,823 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 54 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
IU South Bend vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (45% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,100)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $351 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,179 vs. $24,530)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/