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Overview |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,994 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1310 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $289 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Kettering University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,605 students vs. 1,370 students)
Kettering University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Kettering University ($47,640.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Kettering University ($30,806 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 73.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,500 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 45.5% larger than aid received Kettering University ($36,374 vs. $24,994)
Kettering University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Kettering University .
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Kettering University (79.1%)
Kettering University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Kettering University (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $52,600)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $1,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,399 vs. $28,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($272 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/