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Overview |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,769 students)
CMU vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 236.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.2% higher at Kettering University than Central Michigan University ($44,380.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Kettering University ($15,605 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 26% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($8,930 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 118.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($24,697 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 155 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Central Michigan University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $31,500 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $44,500)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/