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Overview |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Denison?
- Denison University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Denison than Kettering University ($60,000.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than Denison ($34,486 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 61.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($8,930 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Kettering University ($36,497 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Kettering University .
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Denison (22%)
Kettering University vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Denison? 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 Denison and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Kettering University (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,399)
- Denison 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 Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/