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Overview |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 75% |
Admission |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $299 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 832 students)
WSSU vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 331.2% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Kettering College than Winston Salem State University ($14,664.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Kettering College ($14,097 vs. $16,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 31.4% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,538 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Kettering College (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 36.5% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($11,401 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
WSSU vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $21,400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $3,314 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $28,977)
- WSSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($265 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/