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Overview |
North Park University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 9,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #617 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
North Park University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $250 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | 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 North Park University based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Ferris State University?
- North Park University is 156.5% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at North Park University than Ferris State University ($34,685.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than North Park University ($13,154 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 1.1% lower than costs at North Park University ($10,660 vs. $10,775)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 77.6% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($22,779 vs. $12,823)
North Park University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University 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 North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 5 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University 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 North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Ferris State University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $400 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,600)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,071 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,250)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/