Ferris State vs. UM-Dearborn

Compare two graduate schools with tuition, enrollment, programs, and more academic characteristics.

Ferris Statevs.UM-Dearborn

Both Ferris State and UM-Dearborn are public. Both schools are located in Michigan.
  • UM-Dearborn Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $28,560 than Ferris State Graduate School ($8,986).
  • UM-Dearborn Graduate School is larger with 2,107 graduate students than Ferris State Graduate School (1,072 students).
  • Ferris State Graduate School has more graduate programs of 249 programs than UM-Dearborn Graduate School (174 programs).
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#20 in Michigan
Rankings#26 in Michigan
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePublic, 4 years
Big Rapids, MILocationDearborn, MI
Academic
Graduate School Application Fee$60
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
249 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs174 Programs
3 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs37 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$8,532 Michigan residents
$8,986 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$15,956 Michigan residents
$28,560 out-of-state
Student Population
10,072Total Students8,223
1,072Graduate Enrollment2,107
1,748Online Graduate Enrollment1,348
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213)
$5,450 average annual costs
On-Campus LivingNot offered or not Reported
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
485 Full-time
227 Part-time
Number of Faculties354 Full-time
152 Part-time
1,244 Full-time
324 Part-time
Number of Staffs832 Full-time
181 Part-time
$88,132 for Faculties
$60,759 Part-time
Average Salary$96,472 for Faculties
$72,865 Part-time
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