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Michigan State Northern Michigan University GVSU Michigan Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU CMU Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Ferris State University | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ferris State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 7,063 students)
Ferris State University vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at Michigan Tech than Ferris State University ($39,256.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Michigan Tech ($13,978 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,268 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($16,114 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 198 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Ferris State University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $47,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,721 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,900)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/