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Overview |
Calvin University | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Calvin University | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $272 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Calvin University | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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
- Calvin University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,769 students)
Calvin University vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Kettering University than Calvin University ($44,380.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Kettering University ($25,775 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 24.9% lower than costs at Calvin University ($8,930 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Kettering University ($26,448 vs. $24,697)
Calvin University vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 2 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Calvin University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Calvin University vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Kettering University (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $47,000)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($26,399 vs. $26,449)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($272 vs. $273)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/