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Overview |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| 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 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 4,043 students)
Ferris State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Ferris State University is 69.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Ferris State University than PennWest Edinboro ($13,076.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 13.6% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,268 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than PennWest Edinboro (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($11,128 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 59 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
Ferris State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Ferris State University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,700)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/