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Overview |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $250 |
Diversity |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at NSU than Ferris State University ($15,968.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than NSU ($13,978 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 0% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,268 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($11,128 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 1 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
NSU vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Ferris State 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 Ferris State University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $2,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $24,179)
- NSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/