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Overview |
AU | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $272 |
Diversity |
AU | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
AU | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 16% | ||
Campus |
AU | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,769 students)
AU vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Kettering University?
- American University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at AU than Kettering University ($53,070.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than AU ($34,486 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 75.9% lower than costs at American University ($8,930 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Kettering University ($27,138 vs. $24,697)
AU vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 48 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at AU (3.7)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Kettering University (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $11,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $2,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,399)
- AU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($250 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/