Ferris State University (Ferris State) vs. Northern Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

  • Both Ferris State University (Ferris State) and Northern Michigan University are public.
  • Both schools are located in Michigan.
  • Northern Michigan University has more expensive tuition of $18,800 than Ferris State ($13,630).
  • Ferris State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.16% than Northern Michigan University (74.37%).
  • Ferris State is larger with 10,072 students than Northern Michigan University (6,970 students).
Ferris State University
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#20 in Michigan
Rankings#14 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Big Rapids, MILocationMarquette, MI
Ferris StateKnown as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$13,608 Michigan residents
$13,630 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,304 Michigan residents
$18,800 out-of-state
$8,532 Michigan residents
$8,986 out-of-state
Graduate$11,600 Michigan residents
$15,056 out-of-state
$9,598Financial Aid$7,962
Admission
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$50 graduate
74.16%Acceptance Rate74.37%
24.75%Yield32.69%
1,030 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
10,072Total Students6,970
9,000Undergraduate6,434
1,072Graduate536
1,748Online Enrollment575
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate52%
7%Transfer-out Rate
77%Retention Rate73%
$49,600Average Earning after Graduation$39,800
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 OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213)
$5,450 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052)
$6,360 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
485 Full-time
227 Part-time
Number of Faculties296 Full-time
119 Part-time
1,244 Full-time
324 Part-time
Number of Staffs896 Full-time
124 Part-time
$88,132 for Faculties
$60,759 Part-time
Average Salary$74,954 for Faculties
$55,000 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