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Overview |
Kettering University | SU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kettering University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Kettering University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 1,483 students)
Kettering University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at SU than Kettering University ($48,450.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than Kettering University ($31,014 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 37.7% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($8,930 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Kettering University ($30,609 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 36 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SU (3.5)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than SU (44.8%)
Kettering University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or SU? 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 SU and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Kettering University (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $18,600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $57,400)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $494 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,399 vs. $26,893)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($272 vs. $278)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/