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Overview |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | CCAD | ||
| 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
- Ferris State University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 972 students)
Ferris State University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 187.9% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.9% higher at CCAD than Ferris State University ($37,650.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than CCAD ($13,978 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,268 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 108.9% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($23,246 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Ferris State University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Ferris State University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,100)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More CCAD 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/