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Overview |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1206/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $261 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Creighton University?
- Kettering University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Kettering University than Creighton University ($44,380.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Kettering University ($32,877 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 32.5% lower than costs at Creighton University ($8,930 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 9% larger than aid received Kettering University ($26,918 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 8 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Kettering University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Kettering University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Creighton University? 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 Creighton University and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Kettering University (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,399)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($261 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/