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Overview |
Ferris State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 4,712 students)
Ferris State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.6% higher at Winthrop University than Ferris State University ($29,636.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Winthrop University ($13,978 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,268 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Ferris State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($12,961 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 35 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Ferris State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Ferris State University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,500)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/