- Ferris State University (Ferris State) is a public school while Calvin University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Calvin University has more expensive tuition of $38,670 than Ferris State ($13,630).
- Ferris State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.16% than Calvin University (83.48%).
- Calvin University has higher SAT scores of 1,245 than Ferris State (1,030).
- Ferris State is larger with 10,072 students than Calvin University (3,231 students).
| Ferris State University View More Rivals | Calvin University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Michigan | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Big Rapids, MI | Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
Ferris State| Known as | | |
| 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 |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,608 Michigan residents $13,630 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,670 |
| $8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,909 |
| $9,598 | Financial Aid | $23,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 83.48% |
| 24.75% | Yield | 33.06% |
| 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,245 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,072 | Total Students | 3,231 |
| 9,000 | Undergraduate | 2,960 |
| 1,072 | Graduate | 271 |
| 1,748 | Online Enrollment | 208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) $5,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 485 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 204 Full-time 141 Part-time |
| 1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 574 Full-time 185 Part-time |
| $88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,386 for Faculties $61,468 Part-time |