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Overview |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,261 students)
Ferris State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Ferris State University ($16,200.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($13,978 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 44.5% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($7,108 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Ferris State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 9% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($12,134 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Ferris State University .
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Ferris State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (45% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $1,500 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $4,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,179)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/