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Overview |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 75% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 832 students)
Indiana State vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Indiana State than Kettering College ($20,880.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Kettering College ($12,688 vs. $16,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 32.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,538 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Kettering College (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 5.5% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($11,401 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Indiana State vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $5,257 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $28,977)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/