| Ferris State University View More Rivals | Saginaw Valley State University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Michigan | Rankings | #9 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Big Rapids, MI | Location | University Center, MI |
Ferris State| Known as | Saginaw Valley State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,608 Michigan residents $13,630 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,240 Michigan residents $28,752 out-of-state |
| $8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,362 Michigan residents $17,328 out-of-state |
| $9,598 | Financial Aid | $8,740 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 73.84% |
| 24.75% | Yield | 25.82% |
| 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,072 | Total Students | 7,147 |
| 9,000 | Undergraduate | 6,468 |
| 1,072 | Graduate | 679 |
| 1,748 | Online Enrollment | 456 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,700 |
| 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 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: 2,253) $4,950 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 485 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 271 Full-time 270 Part-time |
| 1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 701 Full-time 344 Part-time |
| $88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,714 for Faculties $59,624 Part-time |