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Overview |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $272 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,769 students)
Loyola vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Kettering University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Loyola than Kettering University ($48,100.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than Loyola ($34,486 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 73.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($8,930 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 8.5% larger than aid received Kettering University ($26,796 vs. $24,697)
Loyola vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 9 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Kettering University? 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 Kettering University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Kettering University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $59,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,399)
- Loyola 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 Loyola students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/