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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 94% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 910/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $250 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 93.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Purdue North Central than Ferris State University ($16,164.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Ferris State University ($7,832 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 39.1% lower than costs at Ferris State University ($7,380 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (94% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($11,128 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 66 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (45% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,900)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($24,179 vs. $24,836)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($250 vs. $256)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/