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Overview |
Kettering University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Kettering University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Hope College | ||
| 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
- Hope College is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Hope College?
- Kettering University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Kettering University than Hope College ($44,380.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Kettering University ($25,800 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 33.3% lower than costs at Hope College ($8,930 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Kettering University ($24,880 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 1 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Kettering University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Kettering University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Kettering University (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $28,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $47,500)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/