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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 75% |
Admission |
George Washington | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | |||
| 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 14% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 832 students)
George Washington vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Kettering College?
- George Washington University is 323.6% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 323.6% higher at George Washington than Kettering College ($62,110.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than George Washington ($16,398 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 84.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($8,538 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Kettering College (78% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 209.2% larger than aid received Kettering College ($35,257 vs. $11,401)
George Washington vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
George Washington vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Kettering College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $57,100)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $4,015 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $28,977)
- George Washington graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/