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Overview |
SJC | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SJC | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 910/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
SJC | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SJC | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Ferris State University?
- Saint Josephs College is 126.8% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at SJC than Ferris State University ($29,650.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than SJC ($13,978 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 8.3% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($9,480 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 96.8% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($21,898 vs. $11,128)
SJC vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC 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 SJC .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 24 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Ferris State University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/