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Overview |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at MSOE than Kettering University ($44,601.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Kettering University ($25,661 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 39.9% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($8,930 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 29% larger than aid received Kettering University ($31,850 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 44 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Kettering University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering University or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $7,100 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $68,900)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/