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Overview |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 75% |
Admission |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | |||
| 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 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $299 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 832 students)
Davidson vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Kettering College?
- Davidson College is 285.6% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.6% higher at Davidson than Kettering College ($56,550.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Davidson ($16,398 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 84.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($8,538 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering College than Davidson College (75% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 307.8% larger than aid received Kettering College ($46,496 vs. $11,401)
Davidson vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Davidson .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (34.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Kettering College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $57,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $11,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $28,977)
- Davidson graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($175 vs. $299)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/