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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Kettering College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 832 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,664 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,664 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,538 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,398 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,401 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 587 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 202 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 832 students)
Kettering College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or Furman?
- Furman University is 277.7% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.7% higher at Furman than Kettering College ($55,392.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Furman ($16,398 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 77.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($8,538 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Kettering College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 219.1% larger than aid received Kettering College ($36,384 vs. $11,401)
Kettering College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Kettering College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or Furman? 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 Furman and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $3,534 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $28,977)
- Furman graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Furman 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/