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Overview |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $272 |
Diversity |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 1,769 students)
UIC vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 304.6% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Kettering University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($44,380.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Kettering University ($10,384 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 61.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($8,930 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 78.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($24,697 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 112 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $14,100 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $7,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,399)
- UIC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($193 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/