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Overview |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $272 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,769 students)
Mercer vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Kettering University than Mercer University ($44,380.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Kettering University ($22,087 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 57.3% lower than costs at Mercer University ($8,930 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Kettering University ($33,740 vs. $24,697)
Mercer vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 13 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Kettering 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 Kettering University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Kettering University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,399)
- Mercer graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/