| Ferris State University View More Rivals | Aquinas College View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Michigan | Rankings | #28 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Big Rapids, MI | Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
Ferris State| Known as | AQ | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,608 Michigan residents $13,630 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,520 |
| $8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,908 |
| $9,598 | Financial Aid | $24,813 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 74.51% |
| 24.75% | Yield | 22.48% |
| 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,072 | Total Students | 1,265 |
| 9,000 | Undergraduate | 1,169 |
| 1,072 | Graduate | 96 |
| 1,748 | Online Enrollment | 18 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) $5,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 678) $4,906 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,490 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 485 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 85 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| 1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 251 Full-time 145 Part-time |
| $88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,766 for Faculties $52,356 Part-time |