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Overview |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $272 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 1,769 students)
Northwestern vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Kettering University?
- Northwestern University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Northwestern than Kettering University ($62,391.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Kettering University ($22,095 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 117.7% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($8,930 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 149.9% larger than aid received Kettering University ($61,716 vs. $24,697)
Northwestern vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 256 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Kettering University (94% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Kettering University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $76,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,021 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,399)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($200 vs. $272)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/