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Overview |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 75% |
Admission |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 832 students)
Bates vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Kettering College?
- Bates College is 316.4% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.4% higher at Bates than Kettering College ($61,066.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Bates ($16,398 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 101.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($8,538 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering College than Bates College (75% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 351% larger than aid received Kettering College ($51,414 vs. $11,401)
Bates vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Bates .
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (34.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $18,600 more per year than Kettering College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $57,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $14,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $28,977)
- Bates graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($149 vs. $299)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/