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Overview |
Pitt State | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Pitt State | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $250 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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 Pitt State based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Pitt State than Ferris State University ($17,696.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Pitt State ($13,978 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($9,426 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 262.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,128 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Ferris State University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $4,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,179)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/