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Overview |
Ferris State University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 2,667 students)
Ferris State University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 163.8% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at Carthage than Ferris State University ($34,500.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Carthage ($13,978 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 23.2% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,268 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 84.5% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($20,535 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 136 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Ferris State University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Ferris State University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/