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Overview |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 10,072 students)
BSU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 55% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at BSU than Ferris State University ($25,918.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Ferris State University ($12,615 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,268 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Ferris State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($11,418 vs. $11,128)
BSU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 61 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Ferris State University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,500)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More BSU 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/