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Overview |
Kettering University | Michigan | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $207 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Kettering University | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Michigan?
- Kettering University is 170.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Michigan than Kettering University ($55,002.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Kettering University ($19,318 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 47.5% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($8,930 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 63.3% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($24,697 vs. $15,121)
Kettering University vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 180 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Kettering University vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Kettering University (90% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Michigan graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $74,400)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,399)
- Michigan graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($207 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/