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Overview |
OBU | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $24,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1060/1310 | ||
| 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 |
OBU | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $272 |
Diversity |
OBU | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OBU | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OBU | 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,605 students)
OBU vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Kettering University than Ouachita Baptist University ($46,380.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Kettering University ($22,087 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 2.8% lower than costs at Kettering University ($9,240 vs. $9,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($24,994 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 84 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at OBU (3.72)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Kettering University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $32,600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,399)
- OBU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($232 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/