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Overview |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Deerfield, IL | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Free Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiu.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,998 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,998 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,840 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,703 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,723 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 366 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 334 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1106 | 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 |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Trinity International University | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Trinity International University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,242 students)
Trinity International University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity International University or Ferris State University?
- Trinity International University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($32,998.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at Trinity International University than Ferris State University ($32,998.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Trinity International University ($13,978 vs. $16,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Trinity International University ($10,268 vs. $10,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity International University than Ferris State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 167.1% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($29,723 vs. $11,128)
Trinity International University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity International 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 Trinity International University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity International University (1042) is 33 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Trinity International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Trinity International University (3.26)
- Trinity International University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Trinity International University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity International 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 Trinity International University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity International University is higher than Ferris State University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Trinity International University earn on average $200 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $47,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity International University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity International University graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Trinity International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/