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Overview |
Cornell College | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 |
Cornell College | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Cornell College | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | 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
- Kettering University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Kettering University?
- Cornell College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Cornell College than Kettering University ($48,514.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Kettering University ($25,686 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 21.7% lower than costs at Cornell College ($8,930 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 54.1% larger than aid received Kettering University ($38,069 vs. $24,697)
Cornell College vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 27 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Kettering University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $30,600 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $45,400)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/