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Overview |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,769 students)
Butler vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Kettering University than Butler University ($44,380.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than Butler ($34,486 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 70.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($8,930 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Kettering University ($25,728 vs. $24,697)
Butler vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 5 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Butler vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler 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 Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Kettering University (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $68,400)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/