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Overview |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Wisconsin?
- Kettering University is 378.6% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Kettering University than University of Wisconsin Madison ($44,380.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Kettering University ($13,376 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 44.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($8,930 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 121.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($24,697 vs. $11,171)
Kettering University vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 96 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (49.1%)
Kettering University vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Kettering University (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,399)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($230 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/