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Overview |
Kettering University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $232 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Kettering University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Cedarville University?
- Kettering University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Kettering University than Cedarville University ($44,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Kettering University ($25,462 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 6.3% lower than costs at Kettering University ($8,400 vs. $8,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,697 vs. $19,637)
Kettering University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 35 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Kettering University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Kettering University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $30,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,399)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($232 vs. $272)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/