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Overview |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Kettering University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 1,607 students)
Kettering University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 36% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kettering University ($60,350.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kettering University ($34,259 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 89.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($8,930 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 79.5% larger than aid received Kettering University ($44,331 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Kettering University .
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Kettering University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Kettering University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $60,200)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/