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Overview |
Kettering University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Kettering University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Xavier than Kettering University ($44,770.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Kettering University ($31,619 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 54.8% lower than costs at Xavier University ($8,930 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 13% larger than aid received Kettering University ($27,897 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 93 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Kettering University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Kettering University (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $54,500)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/