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Xavier Michigan Tech Michigan Lawrence Technological University University of Dayton Ohio State Michigan State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU| Kettering University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kettering University | JCU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Kettering University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at JCU than Kettering University ($45,490.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Kettering University ($30,496 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 47.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($8,930 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Kettering University ($30,415 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 77 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Kettering University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or JCU? 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 JCU and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Kettering University (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $18,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $57,600)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $540 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,399 vs. $26,939)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($272 vs. $278)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/