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Overview |
Kettering University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Kettering University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Oakland?
- Kettering University is 206.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Kettering University than Oakland University ($44,380.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Kettering University ($15,161 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 25.3% lower than costs at Oakland University ($8,930 vs. $11,192)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 153.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($24,697 vs. $9,755)
Kettering University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 134 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Kettering University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Oakland University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $29,300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,399)
- Oakland graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/