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Overview |
Kettering University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Kettering University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | Michigan Tech | ||
| 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
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Michigan Tech?
- Kettering University is 156.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Kettering University than Michigan Technological University ($44,380.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Kettering University ($18,235 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 35% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($8,930 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($24,697 vs. $16,114)
Kettering University vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 3 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Kettering University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Kettering University vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Kettering University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Michigan Tech graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $66,000)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($26,399 vs. $26,900)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($272 vs. $278)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/