| Ferris State University View More Rivals | Spring Arbor University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Michigan | Rankings | #13 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Big Rapids, MI | Location | Spring Arbor, MI |
Ferris State| Known as | SAU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $32,580 |
| $8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,194 |
| $9,598 | Financial Aid | $17,775 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 67.02% |
| 24.75% | Yield | 23.76% |
| 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,072 | Total Students | 2,396 |
| 9,000 | Undergraduate | 1,127 |
| 1,072 | Graduate | 1,269 |
| 1,748 | Online Enrollment | 1,029 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,000 |
| 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: 947) $4,932 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,720 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 485 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 82 Full-time 238 Part-time |
| 1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 253 Full-time 257 Part-time |
| $88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,720 for Faculties $49,376 Part-time |