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Overview |
DePaul | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $272 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DePaul | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,769 students)
DePaul vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Kettering University than DePaul University ($44,380.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Kettering University ($32,151 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 79.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,930 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Kettering University ($26,004 vs. $24,697)
DePaul vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Kettering University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $19,100 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,399)
- DePaul graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($241 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/