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Overview |
Ferris State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $257 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 10,072 students)
Ferris State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Ferris State University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Ferris State University ($28,310.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Coastal Carolina ($13,978 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,268 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Coastal Carolina University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($11,128 vs. $10,610)
Ferris State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is the same at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Ferris State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Ferris State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,200)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $751 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($24,179 vs. $24,930)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($250 vs. $257)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/