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Overview |
Benedictine University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $250 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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 Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Ferris State University?
- Benedictine University is 150.1% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.1% higher at Benedictine University than Ferris State University ($32,700.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Benedictine University ($13,978 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 0% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($10,266 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Ferris State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 80.5% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($20,083 vs. $11,128)
Benedictine University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Benedictine University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Ferris State University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,179)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/