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Overview |
Kettering University | UB | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Kettering University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $201 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Kettering University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or UB?
- Kettering University is 527.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Kettering University than University at Buffalo ($44,380.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Kettering University ($18,524 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 81.5% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($8,930 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 189.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($24,697 vs. $8,521)
Kettering University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 31 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Kettering University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UB (3.75)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UB (67.7%)
Kettering University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or UB? 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 UB and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Kettering University (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $17,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,399)
- UB graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($201 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/