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Overview |
Valpo | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,769 students)
Valpo vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Kettering University than Valparaiso University ($44,380.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Kettering University ($22,755 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 47.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,930 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Kettering University ($34,706 vs. $24,697)
Valpo vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 45 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Valpo vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Kettering University (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $54,000)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/