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Overview |
Kettering University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $282 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Kettering University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 1,426 students)
Kettering University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Lawrence than Kettering University ($53,667.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Kettering University ($26,368 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 29% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($8,930 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 62.3% larger than aid received Kettering University ($40,089 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Kettering University .
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Kettering University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Kettering University (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $30,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $45,600)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $951 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,350)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($272 vs. $282)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/