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Overview |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 587 | ||
| Admitted | - | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheelock College is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (890 students vs. 832 students)
Wheelock College vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Kettering College?
- Wheelock College is 138.3% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Wheelock College than Kettering College ($34,950.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Wheelock College ($16,398 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 75.4% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($8,538 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Kettering College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 91.1% larger than aid received Kettering College ($21,786 vs. $11,401)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or Kettering College? 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 College and Wheelock College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $36,300)
- Wheelock College students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,977)
- Wheelock College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/