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Comparing 6 Colleges including Ferris State University

Special LearningStudent ServicesAthleticsAdditional Facts

Special Learning Opportunity

The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.

Special Learning Opportunities Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOnline ClassROTCTeacher Cert.Study AbroadWeekend/ Evening CollegeCampus Housing*Meal Plan**
Ferris State University
Under, Grad Army✔✔✔✔
(3,213)
✔
($4,818)
Michigan Technological University
Under, Grad Army, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(3,097)
✔
($5,301)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Under, Grad Army, Air Force✔✔✔✗✔
University of Michigan-Flint
Under, Grad ✗✗✔✗✔
(710)
✔
($3,244)
Northern Michigan University
Under, Grad Army✔✔✔✔
(3,052)
✔
($5,790)
Wayne State University
Under, Grad Army✔✔✔✔
(3,216)
✔
($4,412)

*dormitory capacity

**yearly costs

Student Services on Campus

The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.

On-campus Student Services Between Selected Colleges
NameCareer CounselingEmployment ServicePlacement ServiceOn Campus DaycareLibrary Facilities
Ferris State University
✔✔✔✔Own Library
Michigan Technological University
✔✔✔✔Own Library
University of Michigan-Dearborn
✔✔✔✔Own Library
University of Michigan-Flint
✔✔✗✔Own Library
Northern Michigan University
✔✔✔✔Own Library
Wayne State University
✔✔✔✔Own Library

Athletics Associations

The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 5 schools are NAA members, 4 schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NAIA.

Athletic Teams In Selected Colleges
NameMembersFootballBasketballBaseballAll Programs
Ferris State University
NAA, NCAAGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath ConfGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf-9 athletic programs
Michigan Technological University
NAA, NCAAGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath ConfGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf-8 athletic programs
University of Michigan-Dearborn
NAA, NAIA-7 athletic programs
University of Michigan-Flint
Athletic Information is not available
Northern Michigan University
NAA, NCAAGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath ConfGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf-11 athletic programs
Wayne State University
NAA, NCAAGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath ConfGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath ConfGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf12 athletic programs

NAA: National Athletic Association

NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Additional Characteristics

The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.

Additional Characteristics Of Selected Colleges
NameReligious AffiliationHistorical Black SchoolTribal SchoolHas HospitalOffer Medical Degree
Ferris State University
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
Michigan Technological University
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
University of Michigan-Flint
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
Northern Michigan University
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
Wayne State University
Not affiliated✗✗✗✔