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Overview |
Kettering University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,994 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1310 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Kettering University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,605 students)
Kettering University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Otterbein University?
- Kettering University is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Kettering University than Otterbein University ($46,380.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Kettering University ($22,242 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 36.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,500 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Kettering University ($25,535 vs. $24,994)
Kettering University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 84 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Kettering University (79.1%)
Kettering University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Otterbein University? 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 Otterbein University and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Kettering University (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $31,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $44,800)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/