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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly Michigan Tech| University of San Diego | Kettering University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Kettering University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $272 |
Diversity |
USD | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
USD | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
USD | Kettering University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Kettering University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,769 students)
USD vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Kettering University?
- University of San Diego is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at USD than Kettering University ($53,810.00 vs. $44,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering University than USD ($34,486 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 90.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($8,930 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 47.4% larger than aid received Kettering University ($36,408 vs. $24,697)
USD vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 32 points higher than at Kettering University (1204)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Kettering University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $5,800 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,495 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,399)
- USD graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($236 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/