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ISU Michigan Tech Michigan Bradley Lawrence Technological University Michigan State Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence UM-Dearborn| Illinois Wesleyan University | Kettering University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
IWU | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Kettering University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at IWU than Kettering University ($53,610.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Kettering University ($30,096 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 39.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($8,930 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Kettering University ($36,614 vs. $24,697)
IWU vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 45 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Kettering University (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $15,500 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $60,500)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/