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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Rose-Hulman University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $299 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 14% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 832 students)
JCSU vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Kettering College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at JCSU than Kettering College ($17,474.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than JCSU ($16,398 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 20.3% lower than costs at Kettering College ($7,100 vs. $8,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Kettering College (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Kettering College ($12,911 vs. $11,401)
JCSU vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (34.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $26,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $30,300)
- Kettering College students graduate with a $3,073 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($28,977 vs. $32,050)
- Kettering College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($299 vs. $331)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/