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Overview |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $205 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 9,103 students)
Ferris State University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or UC Merced?
- Ferris State University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.4% higher at UC Merced than Ferris State University ($41,636.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Ferris State University ($13,549 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 88.4% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,268 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than University of California Merced (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 132.5% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($25,868 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 16 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Ferris State University (58% vs. 45%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $4,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $24,179)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($205 vs. $250)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/