- Ferris State University (Ferris State) is a public school while Andrews University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Andrews University has more expensive tuition of $33,710 than Ferris State ($13,630).
- Andrews University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.66% than Ferris State (74.16%).
- Andrews University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Ferris State (1,030).
- Ferris State is larger with 10,072 students than Andrews University (2,858 students).
| Ferris State University View More Rivals | Andrews University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Michigan | Rankings | #247 in National Universities #22 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Big Rapids, MI | Location | Berrien Springs, MI |
Ferris State| Known as | Andrews | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,608 Michigan residents $13,630 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,710 |
| $8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $28,440 |
| $9,598 | Financial Aid | $21,031 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 57.66% |
| 24.75% | Yield | 31.25% |
| 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,072 | Total Students | 2,858 |
| 9,000 | Undergraduate | 1,295 |
| 1,072 | Graduate | 1,563 |
| 1,748 | Online Enrollment | 559 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) $5,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,614) $5,324 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 485 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 199 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 606 Full-time 199 Part-time |
| $88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,534 for Faculties $42,824 Part-time |