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Overview |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $299 |
Diversity |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 832 students)
CSU vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 91.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Kettering College than Chicago State University ($14,664.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Kettering College ($6,446 vs. $16,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 61.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,538 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Kettering College (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Kettering College ($15,891 vs. $11,401)
CSU vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
CSU vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Kettering College? 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 College and CSU.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $18,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $38,300)
- Kettering College students graduate with a $2,273 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($28,977 vs. $31,250)
- Kettering College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($299 vs. $323)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/