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Overview |
Kettering University | CBU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,994 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1310 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Kettering University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,605 students)
Kettering University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or CBU?
- Kettering University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Kettering University than Christian Brothers University ($46,380.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Kettering University ($17,068 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 13% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,500 vs. $10,731)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Kettering University ($29,076 vs. $24,994)
Kettering University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 99 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Kettering University (79.1%)
Kettering University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or CBU? 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 CBU and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Christian Brothers University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $25,400 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $50,600)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/