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Overview |
Kettering University | WMU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Kettering University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $275 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Kettering University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or WMU?
- Kettering University is 205.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.5% higher at Kettering University than Western Michigan University ($44,380.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Kettering University ($20,030 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 24.3% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,930 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 262.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($24,697 vs. $6,813)
Kettering University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 174 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Kettering University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or WMU? 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 WMU and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Western Michigan University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $27,100 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $48,900)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $234 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($26,399 vs. $26,633)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($272 vs. $275)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/