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Overview |
Kettering University | Westminster | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Kettering University | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kettering University is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 1,280 students)
Kettering University vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Westminster?
- Kettering University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Kettering University than Westminster College ($44,380.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Kettering University ($27,068 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 23.4% lower than costs at Westminster College ($8,930 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Kettering University ($27,787 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 80 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Kettering University vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster is higher than Kettering University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,399)
- Westminster graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/