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Overview |
Emerson | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $272 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,769 students)
Emerson vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Kettering University?
- Emerson College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Emerson than Kettering University ($52,288.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than Emerson ($34,486 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 118.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($8,930 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Emerson College ($24,697 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 7 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Kettering University (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $26,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,399)
- Emerson graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($242 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/