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Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
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Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
1-Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree12-Week Certificate
1-Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2025 Tuition & Fees
expensive$16,159 Michigan Residents
$34,650 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$14,778 Michigan Residents
$14,778 Out-of-State
expensive$17,960 Michigan Residents
$36,542 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,538 Michigan Residents
$9,538 Out-of-State
Less$9,671Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,699
Admission
Higher1,150 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,010 SAT
21 ACT
Tighter81.16%Acceptance RateEasier91.39%
Favorable22.39%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower14.73%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger23,803Total EnrollmentSmaller9,959
Larger16,012Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller8,991
Larger7,791Graduate Student PopulationSmaller968
Larger3,013Online Student PopulationSmaller1,655
Completion & Outcomes
Higher58%Graduate RateLower47%
Higher21%Transfer-out RateLower5%
Higher83%Retention RateLower78%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,818)
Faculty
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty15 to 1
2,394Number of faculty669
Higher$110,333Average Faculty SalaryLower$96,578
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.