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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Rose-Hulman Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Kettering College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kettering College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 812 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,672 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,048 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,023 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 65% |
Admission |
Kettering College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 140 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 116 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Kettering College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 812 students)
Kettering College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or Parkside?
- Kettering College is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Kettering College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,672.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Parkside ($4,048 vs. $8,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 11.9% lower than costs at Kettering College ($8,286 vs. $9,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (88% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 268.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($24,023 vs. $6,523)
Kettering College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Kettering College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $6,012 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $28,977)
- Parkside graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/