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GVSU Taylor University CMU Eastern Michigan University WMU Shepherd University IU Michigan State Olivet Nazarene University Oakland Michigan Tech Saginaw Valley State University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Ferris State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $250 |
Diversity |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Ferris State University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 127% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at IWU than Ferris State University ($29,684.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than IWU ($13,978 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 2.2% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($10,050 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 81.5% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($20,194 vs. $11,128)
IWU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 77 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Ferris State University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $75 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $24,179)
- IWU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($249 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/