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Overview |
Kettering University | EC | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,994 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1310 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Kettering University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | EC | ||
| 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
- Kettering University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,605 students vs. 657 students)
Kettering University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or EC?
- Kettering University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Kettering University than Elmira College ($46,380.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Kettering University ($24,551 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 47.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,500 vs. $13,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Kettering University ($26,386 vs. $24,994)
Kettering University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Kettering University .
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Kettering University (79.1%)
Kettering University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or EC? 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 EC and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Kettering University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $30,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $46,000)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC 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/