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Overview |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $299 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 832 students)
Dean College vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Kettering College?
- Dean College is 194.6% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.6% higher at Dean College than Kettering College ($43,200.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Dean College ($16,398 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 117.2% lower than costs at Dean College ($8,538 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Kettering College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 162.9% larger than aid received Kettering College ($29,972 vs. $11,401)
Dean College vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Dean College vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College 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 Dean College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $21,900 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $12,624 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $28,977)
- Dean College graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($169 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/