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Overview |
Kettering College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 832 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,664 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,664 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,538 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,398 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,401 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 90% |
Admission |
Kettering College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 587 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 202 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Kettering College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 832 students)
Kettering College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or WVSU?
- Kettering College is 80.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Kettering College than West Virginia State University ($14,664.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Kettering College ($11,684 vs. $16,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 43.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,538 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Kettering College (90% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 20.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,401 vs. $9,482)
Kettering College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Kettering College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $24,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $5,727 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,977)
- WVSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/