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Overview |
Eastern | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Eastern | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 832 students)
Eastern vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Eastern than Kettering College ($19,922.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Kettering College ($10,806 vs. $16,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 21.3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,538 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Kettering College (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,401 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Eastern vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $5,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $28,977)
- Eastern graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/