| Ferris State vs. WSU |
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|---|---|---|
#351 in National Universities #29 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #303 in National Universities #21 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,608 Michigan Residents $13,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,297 Michigan Residents $30,419 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,532 Michigan Residents $8,986 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$20,482 Michigan Residents $41,820 Out-of-State |
| More$9,598 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,910 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier87.88% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.32% |
| Lower16.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.43% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Smaller10,072 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,630 |
| Smaller9,000 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,958 |
| Smaller1,072 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,672 |
| Smaller1,748 | Online Student Population | Larger3,328 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| 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: 3,216) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,818) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 712 | Number of faculties | 2,310 |
| Lower$90,879 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$102,185 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.