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Overview |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $250 |
Diversity |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 147.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at ESU than Ferris State University ($13,195.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than ESU ($13,978 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($9,308 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Emporia State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 108.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($11,128 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 21 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
ESU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Emporia State University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,760 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,179)
- ESU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($200 vs. $250)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/