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Overview |
Ferris State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,072 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,076 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,076 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,978 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,128 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,228 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 10,746 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,299 students)
Ferris State University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 223.2% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Ferris State University ($42,260.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Wittenberg University ($13,978 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,268 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 193.2% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($32,632 vs. $11,128)
Ferris State University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Ferris State University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Ferris State University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Ferris State University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $700 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,300)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/