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Overview |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 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 | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 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 |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $272 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,769 students)
Chapman vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Kettering University?
- Chapman University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Chapman than Kettering University ($60,288.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than Chapman ($34,486 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 89.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($8,930 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Kettering University ($33,510 vs. $24,697)
Chapman vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 13 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Chapman 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 Chapman (3.7)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman 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 Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Kettering University (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,399)
- Chapman graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($216 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/