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Overview |
Kettering College | CU | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 812 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,672 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,048 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,023 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 140 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 116 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kettering College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $224 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Kettering College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 812 students)
Kettering College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or CU?
- Cumberland University is 70% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($26,640.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at CU than Kettering College ($26,640.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than CU ($4,048 vs. $17,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 11.8% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($9,270 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Kettering College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($24,023 vs. $23,749)
Kettering College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CU (3.3)
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than CU (67%)
Kettering College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or CU? 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 CU and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $17,200 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $7,248 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $28,977)
- CU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($224 vs. $299)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/