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Overview |
Ferris State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ferris State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 3,491 students)
Ferris State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Ferris State University is 85% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at SUNY at Fredonia than Ferris State University ($16,980.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than SUNY at Fredonia ($13,978 vs. $15,795)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 38.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($10,268 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Ferris State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($11,128 vs. $10,794)
Ferris State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 41 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
Ferris State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Ferris State University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,300)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $821 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($24,179 vs. $25,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/