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Overview |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kettering University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 821 students)
Kettering University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or MCAD?
- Kettering University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Kettering University than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($44,380.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Kettering University ($28,443 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 22.5% lower than costs at Kettering University ($7,290 vs. $8,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 5.4% larger than aid received Kettering University ($26,025 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 108 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Kettering University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Kettering University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $34,500 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $649 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,399)
- MCAD graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($266 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/