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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Rose-Hulman| Kettering College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kettering College | SU | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 832 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,664 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,664 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,538 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,398 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,401 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 587 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 202 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kettering College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Kettering College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 832 students)
Kettering College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 130.4% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at SU than Kettering College ($33,790.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than SU ($16,398 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 31.5% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($8,538 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Kettering College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 105.8% larger than aid received Kettering College ($23,467 vs. $11,401)
Kettering College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Kettering College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or SU? 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 SU and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $8,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $3,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,977)
- SU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/