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Overview |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 1,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $24,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1060/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 1,605 students)
Bradley vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Kettering University than Bradley University ($46,380.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Kettering University ($24,703 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 35.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,500 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 12% larger than aid received Kettering University ($27,989 vs. $24,994)
Bradley vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 41 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Kettering University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Kettering University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Kettering University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $56,800)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/