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Overview |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Kettering, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 832 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcma.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,664 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,664 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,538 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,398 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,401 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 61% |
Admission |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 587 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 202 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1533 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,977 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 83% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kettering College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 832 students)
Kettering College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 313.2% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Kettering College ($60,590.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Washington and Lee ($16,398 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 98.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($8,538 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering College than Washington and Lee University (75% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 387.4% larger than aid received Kettering College ($55,567 vs. $11,401)
Kettering College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Kettering College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (34.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Kettering College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Kettering College.
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $31,900 more per year than Kettering College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $57,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $7,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,977)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/