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UWM Stritch Rose-Hulman DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Kettering College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 832 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,664 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,664 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,538 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,398 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,401 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 587 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 202 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
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| 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 |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $247 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 832 students)
Kettering College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 123.5% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at CUW than Kettering College ($32,770.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than CUW ($16,398 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 42.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,538 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Kettering College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 105.9% larger than aid received Kettering College ($23,477 vs. $11,401)
Kettering College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Kettering College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or CUW? 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 CUW and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $11,000 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $5,052 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $28,977)
- CUW graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($247 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/