Clarion U of Pa vs Ferris State

Clarion University of Pennsylvania and Ferris State University, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Clarion, nestled in the scenic Clarion County, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Ferris, located in the vibrant city of Big Rapids, Michigan, has a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. While Clarion's student body is predominantly female, Ferris has a more balanced gender ratio. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with popular majors including Business, Education, and Engineering. However, Ferris offers a wider selection of graduate programs, catering to students seeking advanced degrees. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key aspects of these universities, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Clarion University of Pennsylvania	Ferris State University
Overview
Location	Clarion, Pennsylvania	Big Rapids, Michigan
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.2%	84.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	930 - 1150
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		66.0%
Students submitting ACT score		5.0%
Total number of applicants	1,642	10,480
Total number of admissions given out	1,629	8,884
Admitted students who chose to enroll	522	1,405
Yield rate	32.0%	15.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $28,793 Out of state: $33,672	$24,285
Average net price	$13,840	$13,624
Tuition	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $11,574	$12,740
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,590 Meal plan: $4,340	Room/dormitory: $5,450 Meal plan: $4,678
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $8,127	90.0% Average amount $10,575
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,282	54.0% Average amount $5,319
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $11,498	10.0% Average amount $12,922

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,156 Men 30.7% Women 69.3%	9,248 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%
Graduate students	766 Men 18.9% Women 81.1%	1,113 Men 34.2% Women 65.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	5.4%	6.6%
International students	0.6%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,745	3,312
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland Arizona New York	Michigan Illinois Florida Indiana Wisconsin

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Library Science Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Business Engineering Technologies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.2%	47.7%
Dropout rate	19.1%	39.2%
Transferred out	24.4%	10.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,036 Year 2: $101,964 Year 3: $97,139 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,882 Year 2: $72,796 Year 3: $73,725 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,702 Year 2: $62,409 Year 3: $66,763 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,741 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $61,720 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,553 Year 2: $51,106 Year 3: $55,540 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,648 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $55,375 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,672 Year 2: $50,387 Year 3: $52,068 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,736 Year 2: $40,089 Year 3: $50,174 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,419 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $48,591 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,716 Year 2: $43,493 Year 3: $48,524	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $110,849 Year 2: $123,608 Year 3: $124,236 Optometry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $93,610 Year 2: $97,071 Year 3: $107,632 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,938 Year 2: $74,122 Year 3: $77,998 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $65,051 Year 2: $81,498 Year 3: $77,389 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $75,822 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,062 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $75,775 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,334 Year 2: $64,837 Year 3: $75,354 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,507 Year 2: $67,240 Year 3: $71,530 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,480 Year 2: $69,535 Year 3: $70,863 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,397 Year 2: $65,905 Year 3: $70,419

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