| NMC vs. Ferris State |
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|---|---|---|
#5 in Michigan Community Colleges | Rankings* | #351 in National Universities #29 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,076 Michigan Residents $12,762 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,608 Michigan Residents $13,630 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $8,532 Michigan Residents $8,986 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,064 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,598 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT 21 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 87.88% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.23% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller3,098 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,072 |
| Smaller3,098 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,000 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,072 |
| Smaller873 | Online Student Population | Larger1,748 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower24% | Graduate Rate | Higher49% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,818) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 320 | Number of faculties | 712 |
| Lower$77,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,879 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.