| Ferris State vs. Central Michigan |
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|---|---|---|
#351 in National Universities #29 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,778 Michigan Residents $14,778 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,538 Michigan Residents $9,538 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,699 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,010 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,080 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier91.39% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.82% |
| Favorable14.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.26% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,959 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,488 |
| Smaller8,991 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,193 |
| Smaller968 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,295 |
| Smaller1,655 | Online Student Population | Larger3,356 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,818) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 669 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Higher$96,578 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,194 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.