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Overview |
Kettering University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,994 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1310 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Kettering University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kettering University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,605 students vs. 519 students)
Kettering University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Salem College?
- Kettering University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Kettering University than Salem College ($46,380.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Kettering University ($19,000 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 37.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,500 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Kettering University ($28,860 vs. $24,994)
Kettering University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 85 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Kettering University (79.1%)
Kettering University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Salem 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 Salem College and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Salem College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $41,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $35,000)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/