Ferris State University (Ferris State) vs. Davenport University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

  • Ferris State University (Ferris State) is a public school while Davenport University is a private school.
  • Both schools are located in Michigan.
  • Davenport University has more expensive tuition of $23,324 than Ferris State ($13,630).
  • Ferris State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.16% than Davenport University (81.92%).
  • Ferris State is larger with 10,072 students than Davenport University (5,073 students).
Ferris State University
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#20 in Michigan
Rankings#19 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Big Rapids, MILocationGrand Rapids, MI
Ferris StateKnown as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$13,608 Michigan residents
$13,630 out-of-state
Undergraduate$23,324
$8,532 Michigan residents
$8,986 out-of-state
Graduate$19,160
$9,598Financial Aid$11,935
Admission
Application Fee
74.16%Acceptance Rate81.92%
24.75%Yield29.45%
1,030 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
10,072Total Students5,073
9,000Undergraduate4,069
1,072Graduate1,004
1,748Online Enrollment2,499
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate50%
7%Transfer-out Rate
77%Retention Rate74%
$49,600Average Earning after Graduation$35,400
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213)
$5,450 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 837)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
485 Full-time
227 Part-time
Number of Faculties115 Full-time
384 Part-time
1,244 Full-time
324 Part-time
Number of Staffs471 Full-time
550 Part-time
$88,132 for Faculties
$60,759 Part-time
Average Salary$62,283 for Faculties
$59,847 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023