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GVSU GS KSU CMU Georgia Southwestern Eastern Michigan University Albany State University WMU Shepherd University Michigan State Clayton State University Georgia State| Valdosta State University | Ferris State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,151 | 9,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #617 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,532 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,914 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,689 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
VSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 9,918 students)
VSU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 209.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at VSU than Ferris State University ($15,426.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Ferris State University ($11,532 vs. $13,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 19.5% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($8,922 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Valdosta State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($12,823 vs. $9,914)
VSU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 16 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
VSU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Valdosta State University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,300)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/