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Overview |
IU | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
IU | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $272 |
Diversity |
IU | 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 | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
IU | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IU | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 1,769 students)
IU vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 343.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Kettering University than Indiana University Bloomington ($44,380.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Kettering University ($16,234 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 36.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($8,930 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 138.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($24,697 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or IU .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 5 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming IU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
IU vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Kettering University (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $19,800 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $3,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,399)
- IU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($232 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/