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Overview |
Ferris State University | WMU | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $275 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 10,072 students)
Ferris State University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at WMU than Ferris State University ($18,154.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than WMU ($13,978 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,268 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Western Michigan University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 63.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($11,128 vs. $6,813)
Ferris State University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 21 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than WMU (84.6%)
Ferris State University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or WMU? 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 WMU and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Ferris State University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,000)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,454 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,633)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($250 vs. $275)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/