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Overview |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kettering University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 1,182 students)
Kettering University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Austin College than Kettering University ($44,740.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Kettering University ($24,739 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 45.1% lower than costs at Austin College ($8,930 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Kettering University ($33,033 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 39 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Kettering University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Austin 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 Austin College and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Kettering University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,399)
- Austin College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/