- Both Ferris State University (Ferris State) and University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- UM-Dearborn has more expensive tuition of $31,360 than Ferris State ($13,630).
- UM-Dearborn has tighter acceptance rate of 64.28% than Ferris State (74.16%).
- UM-Dearborn has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Ferris State (1,030).
- Ferris State is larger with 10,072 students than UM-Dearborn (8,223 students).
| Ferris State University View More Rivals | University of Michigan-Dearborn View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Michigan | Rankings | #26 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Big Rapids, MI | Location | Dearborn, MI |
Ferris State| Known as | UM-Dearborn | |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,608 Michigan residents $13,630 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,944 Michigan residents $31,360 out-of-state |
| $8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,956 Michigan residents $28,560 out-of-state |
| $9,598 | Financial Aid | $10,346 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 64.28% |
| 24.75% | Yield | 30.02% |
| 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,072 | Total Students | 8,223 |
| 9,000 | Undergraduate | 6,116 |
| 1,072 | Graduate | 2,107 |
| 1,748 | Online Enrollment | 1,348 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,200 |
| 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 | Not offered or not Reported |
| 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 | 354 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| 1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 832 Full-time 181 Part-time |
| $88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,472 for Faculties $72,865 Part-time |