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Overview |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kettering University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 887 students)
Kettering University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Kettering University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Kettering University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($44,380.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Kettering University ($19,825 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 19.9% lower than costs at Kettering University ($7,450 vs. $8,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($24,697 vs. $21,097)
Kettering University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 222 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Kettering University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $37,800 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $38,200)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,399 vs. $26,533)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($272 vs. $274)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/