- Both Ferris State University (Ferris State) and Central Michigan University are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Central Michigan University has more expensive tuition of $14,190 than Ferris State ($13,630).
- Central Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.75% than Ferris State (74.16%).
- Central Michigan University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Ferris State (1,030).
- Central Michigan University is larger with 14,557 students than Ferris State (10,072 students).
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| #20 in Michigan | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Big Rapids, MI | Location | Mount Pleasant, 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 Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,608 Michigan residents $13,630 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
| $8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,293 |
| $9,598 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
| 24.75% | Yield | 23.87% |
| 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,072 | Total Students | 14,557 |
| 9,000 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
| 1,072 | Graduate | 4,156 |
| 1,748 | Online Enrollment | 3,086 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) $5,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 485 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |