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Overview |
Ferris State University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 14,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $12,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $8,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $15,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 15,201 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 11,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 885/1110 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $176 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ferris State University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 9,918 students)
Ferris State University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or NMSU?
- Ferris State University is 115.2% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($13,524.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at NMSU than Ferris State University ($23,407.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Ferris State University ($8,353 vs. $13,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 12.8% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,660 vs. $12,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University as New Mexico State University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 17.5% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($15,073 vs. $12,823)
Ferris State University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 26 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than NMSU (75.7%)
Ferris State University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Ferris State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,061 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,179)
- NMSU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($176 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/