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Overview |
Macon State | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Macon State | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $250 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 3% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 493.9% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Ferris State University than Macon State College ($13,524.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 57.9% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($6,750 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Macon State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($12,823 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Macon State College (45% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/