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Overview |
Drake | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Drake | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Drake | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Drake | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Drake | 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
- Drake University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 1,769 students)
Drake vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Kettering University?
- Drake University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Drake than Kettering University ($47,564.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Kettering University ($30,333 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 29.6% lower than costs at Drake University ($8,930 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Kettering University ($31,274 vs. $24,697)
Drake vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 20 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Drake students have at the same average ACT score (27) as 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 Drake (3.7)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake 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 Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Kettering University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $68,500)
- Drake University students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,399)
- Drake graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake 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/