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Overview |
Kettering University | LVC | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,994 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1310 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Kettering University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,605 students)
Kettering University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at LVC than Kettering University ($48,890.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Kettering University ($28,640 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 61.5% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($9,500 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 41.4% larger than aid received Kettering University ($35,346 vs. $24,994)
Kettering University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Kettering University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than LVC (74.5%)
Kettering University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or LVC? 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 LVC and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Kettering University (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $28,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $47,500)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC 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/