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Overview |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $276 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 444 students)
Ferris State University vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 121% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at SLC than Ferris State University ($28,900.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 12.1% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,268 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,128 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Ferris State University .
Ferris State University vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or SLC? 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 SLC and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,200)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,547 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,726)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($250 vs. $276)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/