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Overview |
Kettering College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 832 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,664 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,664 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,538 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,398 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,401 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 587 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 202 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1460 | |||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $282 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Kettering College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 832 students)
Kettering College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 266% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266% higher at Lawrence than Kettering College ($53,667.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Lawrence ($16,398 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 34.9% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($8,538 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Kettering College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 251.6% larger than aid received Kettering College ($40,089 vs. $11,401)
Kettering College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Kettering College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $45,600)
- Lawrence University students graduate with a $1,627 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($27,350 vs. $28,977)
- Lawrence graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($282 vs. $299)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/