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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ferris State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ferris State University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Ferris State University?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 138.2% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Ferris State University ($31,150.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($13,978 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,268 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 137.6% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($26,438 vs. $11,128)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Ferris State University (1009) is 57 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Ferris State University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $32,300)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($24,179 vs. $26,999)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/