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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Michigan Tech Union College Colgate Lafayette College Michigan WPI| College of the Holy Cross | Kettering University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Holy Cross | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $272 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,769 students)
Holy Cross vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Kettering University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Holy Cross than Kettering University ($57,600.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than Holy Cross ($34,486 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 86.1% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($8,930 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 60.4% larger than aid received Kettering University ($39,615 vs. $24,697)
Holy Cross vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Holy Cross .
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Kettering University (91% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $4,400 more per year than Kettering University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $76,000)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $1,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,500)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($272 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/