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Overview |
Ferris State University | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ferris State University | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | D'Youville College | ||
| 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 2,518 students)
Ferris State University vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or D'Youville College?
- D'Youville College is 129.3% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at D'Youville College than Ferris State University ($29,980.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than D'Youville College ($13,978 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 8.1% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($9,500 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at D'Youville College than Ferris State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 98.2% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($22,053 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at D'Youville College (1036) is 27 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming D'Youville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than D'Youville College (84%)
Ferris State University vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or D'Youville College? 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 D'Youville College and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than D'Youville College (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/