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Overview |
Kettering University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,994 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1310 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Kettering University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 1,605 students)
Kettering University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Penn State?
- Kettering University is 135.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Kettering University than Penn State Main Campus ($46,380.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Kettering University ($27,450 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 37.2% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($9,500 vs. $13,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 115.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($24,994 vs. $11,577)
Kettering University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 2 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Kettering University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Kettering University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Kettering University (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $55,300)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $419 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,399 vs. $26,818)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($272 vs. $277)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State 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/